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Mito Kaur, 63 (photo), caught the mucor bacteria while being treated for flu-like symptoms at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow (£ 1 billion)
A grandmother fights for her life after contracting a fungal lung infection in a Scottish hospital, where two other patients died during bacterial outbreaks related to pigeon droppings.
Mito Kaur, 63, contracted the mucor bacteria while he was being treated for flu-like symptoms at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow, at a billion pounds sterling.
The disclosure comes just weeks after revealing that an unidentified 10-year-old boy and a 73-year-old woman had died in the same hospital after contracting the cryptococcal infection, linked to pigeons nesting under the roof of the building.
Since last December, five people have died from hospital infections in the largest city in Scotland.
The saleswoman's family, Ms. Kaur, has now criticized the hospital staff, claiming that she was only informed of her condition by reports of an outbreak of the disease. mold in a press release published on the hospital website last month.
But a spokesman for the hospital insisted that the family be informed four days before the release of the press release. Kaur's 41-year-old daughter, Raj, told the Daily Record, "I was sure it could not be mom. They would have told us, but they did not do it.
"When we asked the doctors, they said it was mucor and that it was potentially deadly. We were in a state of total shock. It was a terrible way to find out. The case of Ms. Kaur follows the announcement of a Holyrood committee to review the safety of hospitals.
She was admitted to the hospital on January 7th with flu-like symptoms and chest pain. She was equipped with a tube in her trachea when her breathing became difficult. Family members say they were not told about the fungal infection.
On February 8th, the grandmother's family of nine was informed that she would certainly die, but yesterday her son Bobby said that she was conscious and answered the questions by blinking her eyes.
He said, "We do not want camouflage. We want to know exactly what makes our mother so sick.
The case comes after a ten-year-old boy and a 73-year-old woman died from an infection related to pigeon droppings. Pictured: a dirty chair left in a smoking area of the hospital for three months
Attorney Aamer Anwar, representative of the family, said: "They appreciate the professionals who are desperately trying to save their mother's life, but the management of this hospital is accused of failing in its duty to solicitude and preside over a culture of secrecy. "
A spokesman for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde told the family that the infection had occurred before the press release.
He added: "We regret that the family feels that our communications have been inadequate. Our clinical team continues to provide support and explain the patient's clinical care. & # 39;
The Crown Office is currently investigating the deaths of the 10-year-old boy and the 73-year-old woman at the flagship hospital.
Last month, Scottish Conservative health spokeswoman Miles Briggs urged MSPs of the Holyrood Health Committee to investigate, saying infections spread like in the Victorian era.
The committee agreed to look into the matter and announced that its investigation would focus on "the extent of health problems related to the health environment in Scotland".
As part of its mandate, the committee will explore existing risks and how they should be reported and addressed.
He wanted to hear from health care workers and others affected by these issues by holding a formal evidence session on March 19th.
Lewis Macdonald, a member of the MSP, said: "Like everyone else in Scotland, I was deeply troubled by the nature of the deaths that occurred at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
"A number of investigations are ongoing on what has happened, but this raises broader issues regarding the safety and control of healthcare environments in Scotland.
"The committee is committed to understanding how standards are being met and reviewing existing protocols in place.
"We will also examine the adequacy of outbreak reporting and control systems and processes when they occur.
"That's why we want to hear from health professionals across Scotland."
An investigation is underway on conditions in the £ 1 billion flagship hospital in Glasgow
Responding to the changing situation, Mr. Briggs said: "This is an essential investigation and I am pleased that little time has been spent in launching it.
"Victims' families deserve answers, as do patients, visitors and staff who use the hospital every day.
"That's exactly why the Scottish Conservatives have called for this investigation.
"We need to know how this has been authorized and what safeguards are in place to ensure that such failures do not happen again here or elsewhere in Scotland."
It is thought that the infection comes from pigeon droppings found in a plant room on the roof of the QEUH.
Investigations were conducted to determine how the bacteria entered a closed ventilation system.
Scottish Secretary of Health Jeane Freeman commissioned a separate review of the design, construction, transfer and maintenance of HEQ and how they contribute to "effective infection control".
A spokesman for the Scottish Government said: "As the Secretary of Health has told Parliament, an independent expert will review the design, commissioning, construction, transfer and maintenance of the project. hospital, including indicating to what extent these elements contribute to the effectiveness of infection prevention by those who perform the examination.
"The Secretary of State for Health has also requested the Health Inspectorate (HEI) to conduct a thorough inspection and review of this incident and make any recommendations that he or she made to the incident. they would consider it appropriate.
"Any additional information provided by the work of the Committee will be welcome and will be studied carefully."
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