A dangerous fungus known for its resistance to antifungal treatments has been detected at the Pierre-Boucher Hospital in Longueuil, confirmed the Integrated Health and Social Services Center of Montérégie-Est (CISSSME).
The CISSSME specifies that two cases of patients carrying the candida auris have been screened since September 8.
On this date, a first person suspected of carrying the fungus was placed in isolation as well as “all his close contacts”, confirmed by email the media relations advisor Caroline Doucet.
Other precautionary measures have also been deployed, according to the CISSSME, including a series of instructions to be followed by the staff of the unit concerned. We are talking in particular about wearing equipment, personal protection, washing hands and frequent disinfection of affected surfaces and equipment.
It is assured that all patients who have been in contact with the two carrier cases have undergone screening tests and the CISSSME considers that the Pierre-Boucher Hospital remains a safe place of care.
Patients who had contact with confirmed carrier cases were screened. We would like to reassure the population that the Pierre-Boucher Hospital remains a safe place for employees and customers.
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