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Bouncy castles linked to Ireland's largest MRSA outbreak
Health officials in Ireland have identified bouncy castles as a source for a large outbreak of a rare and aggressive strain of MRSA superbug. The investigation links the infection spread to children playing on these inflatable structures.
11 Sept, 11:17 — 11 Sept, 15:08
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Bouncy castles linked to Ireland's biggest MRSA outbreak
Playing on bouncy castles has been linked to the largest ever recorded outbreak of a common superbug in Ireland last year.
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Large outbreak of rare and aggressive strain of MRSA superbug linked to playing on bouncy castles
Nearly 50 children infected in first-recorded case of illness being passed via party equipment
By Seán McCárthaigh
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Large outbreak of aggressive strain of MRSA superbug in Ireland was linked to bouncy castles
Most previous large outbreaks have been found in sporting activities, prisons and childcare facilities.
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First report: irish-independent · 11 Sept, 11:17|Full coverage: 5 · 4h|Window: 4h
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