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Latest StoriesYou are in: BBC Newsline > Latest Stories > MRSA in care homes  MRSA in care homesOne in four residents in private nursing homes in a particular area here has been found to be carrying the MRSA infection. The revelation came in a study carried out by Queen's University and Antrim Area Hospital. The study also found that staff were carrying the bacteria. The report focused on homes in the former Northern Board area and there have been calls for tough and immediate action from those in both the public and private sectors. Our Health Correspondent, Marie-Louise Connolly reports. Help playing audio/video  Dr Michael Tunney Dr. Michael Tunney, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Pharmacy at Queen's University, was one of the authors of the report. He spoke to BBC Newsline about the report's recommendations. Help playing audio/video last updated: 05/06/2009 at 11:37 SEE ALSOYou are in: BBC Newsline > Latest Stories > MRSA in care homes
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