In this section, we have leaflets for the Infection Control department. Please only read the materials on the advice of your clinician.
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Carbapenemase-Producing Enterobacterales (CPE)
Carbapenemase-producing enterobacterales (CPE) are a large family of bacteria (germs) that usually live harmlessly in your gut (bowels). This is called colonisation. Someone who is colonised is called a carrier, because they are carrying the bacteria (germs) without causing them any ill-health and this means you will be unaware that you are a carrier. No treatment is needed when you are carrying the germs harmlessly.
Clostridium Difficile
This factsheet provides information about Clostridioides difficile, including what it is, its treatment, how we prevent it from spreading to others in hospital and what happens when you go home. We hope it will help to answer questions you may have. If you have any other questions, or wish to raise any concerns, please speak to a member of your healthcare team.
MRSA
Staphylococcus aureus is a common germ which many people carry on their skin without being aware and without causing any problems. Some strains of Staphylococcus aureus are resistant to commonly used antibiotics and these strains are called Meticillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The germs are the same, regardless of whether they can or cannot be easily treated with antibiotics.
Staphylococcus aureus can be found on many parts of the body but is usually found in the nose and groins.
Norovirus
Norovirus, sometimes also called the winter vomiting bug, is a stomach bug that causes vomiting and diarrhoea. Although it's sometimes called the winter vomiting bug, you can get Norovirus at any time of the year.
