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Rambam says several premature babies and a staff member carried antibiotic-resistant bacteria
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67% centerFirst reported by Ynet · Jun 12, 2026
Center 2Right 1
What happened
Rambam Medical Center found several premature babies in its neonatal unit carrying CA-MRSA, a resistant bacterial strain, and isolated them. The Health Ministry said eight babies and one staff member were identified as carriers, and the unit is temporarily closed to transfers from other hospitals while testing and tracing continue.
- 01Rambam found CA-MRSA carriage in several premature babies during a routine neonatal screening.
- 02The unit will not accept transfers from other hospitals until testing is finished.
- 03The Health Ministry said eight babies and one staff member were carriers.
- 04The babies are asymptomatic, isolated, and being treated with ointment.
- 05An epidemiological investigation is underway to find the source and prevent spread.
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WallaCenter · HebrewJun 12, 2026
Rambam says several premature babies and a staff member carried antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 12, 2026
Eight premature infants at Rambam found carrying resistant bacteria
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