Nine babies infected with MRSA pathogens

At the premature birthplace of Helios Dr. Horst Schmidt Kliniken (HSK) in Wiesbaden confirmed colonization with the germ MRSA in nine children. Where the germ comes from, according to the information provided by the clinic is still unclear, so now comprehensive investigations would be carried out. The children are doing well, but as a precaution, no further premature babies in the field of neonatology will be included until further notice, according to the HSK.
Germs detected in routine screenings
Renewed case of germs in premature babies: At the neonatological ward of the Wiesbadener Dr. med. Horst Schmidt clinics have been found in nine children MRSA pathogens ("hospital germs"). As the clinic reports, it is in all cases a colonization, which means that the children are carriers of the germ, but there is no infection. None of the nine premature infants show germ-related disease symptoms, "all children are fine. All children are stable ", so the message of the clinic. Five more children on the ward are not affected. The germs had been detected in precautionary screenings on the ward.

Clinic seeks cause of germs on preemie ward Image: Tobilander - fotolia

Allegations of hygienic defects are examined
How it came to the transfer was reportedly still unclear. The clinic had informed the authorities immediately about the discovery of the germ and taken all necessary measures, said the Wiesbadener health department Axel Imholz (SPD) to the news agency "dpa". "What you had to do has been done," says Imholz. A meeting with the hospital management is planned together with Wiesbaden's mayor Sven Gerich (SPD) to discuss a report on hygiene deficiencies in the clinic. "All allegations will be pursued," emphasized Imholz.

In order to find the cause, according to the hospital communication comprehensive examinations of the parents, all employees of the ward as well as of the medical devices in use would now be carried out. First results could be expected in the next few days. In order to avoid spreading of the germs, "maximum possible protective measures" had been introduced. Among other things, these include wearing full protective clothing (protective gowns, gloves, mouth / nose protection, hood) for all persons, employees and relatives who have contact with the children. In addition, the unaffected infants were housed separately within the ward and would be provided by separate staff. (No)