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Rebecca O’Donnell
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Hi Maureen,

To date we have not seen a Van A detection.

Rebecca O’Donnell | Infection Prevention and Control Co-ordinator
St Vincent’s Hospital Toowoomba | 22-36 Scott Street TOOWOOMBA 4350
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Dear all

We have seen an increase in the number of VRE VanA in our facility…..would be interested to know if any of you are experiencing the same?

If you have, has it occurred in any particular speciality area (e.g. renal unit).

Look forward to your comments

Regards

Maureen

Maureen McKenzie

Clinical Nurse Consultant | Infection Prevention & Control
Concord Repatriation General Hospital
C/- Microbiology Dept.
Hospital Road, Concord NSW 2139
Tel 02 9767 6898 | Fax 02 9767 7868 | maureen.mckenzie@sswahs.nsw.gov.au

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