Re: MRSA - Tests

On Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:11:49 +0000, %steve%@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Steve Firth)
wrote:

Adam Hart <Adam.Hart@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

On Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:40:10 +0000, %steve%@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Steve Firth)
wrote:

<patgardiner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:


The NHS don't seem to be using it

and more seriously, according to Defra, they are not using any kind of
tests on pigs despite the reports of pigs passing MRSA to humans in
Holland and elsewhere.

That is at best, gross negligence.

The NHS has no remit to go around testing pigs for MRSA.

Stupid boy. You miss the point by about 2 universes as usual.

Now let's restore your stupid edit:

The NHS has no remit to go around testing pigs for MRSA

If we complain and show our concern enough about the possible hidden
connections they soon will have, as will any other public body.

It's a shame even when you feign a vague interest in social
intercourse you still manage to fall over your tongue!


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