Experts fight MRSA outbreak at baby unit
Lancashire: Infection experts are battling an MRSA outbreak at a neo-natal unit after six babies tested positive for the bug.
The unit of the Royal Blackburn Hospital closed to new admissions last month when the outbreak was found.
The NHS Trust said MRSA had "colonised" the babies - but had not entered their bloodstream.
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