Deadly bacteria attack Europe again?

Dangerous bacteria that killed four children in Northern Ireland in the past months have been discovered at a hospital in England.

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Three children at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital have just received antibiotics when doctors discover their skin is attacked by Pseudomonas bacteria . Previously, in Northern Ireland, 4 children were killed since December last year after being infected with Pseudomonas bacteria. The first baby died only 1 month after bacterial infection at the hospital, and the other 3 died in January after being infected with another strain of bacteria.

Since December last year, 4 children in Northern Ireland have died
because of Pseudomonas infection. (Source: Telegraph)

Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria are often found in environments, such as sewage, soil and human skin. This type of bacteria usually does not cause any problems. However, it can be dangerous for people with weak immune systems, such as the elderly, sick people and young children.

About 3,700 - 4,000 people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland had skin infections from Pseudomonas bacteria in the period of 2006-2010. They were mostly elderly and children under 1 year old.