Hospital: Luton & Dunstable University Hospital
Voice Clinic Information Leaflet
Introduction At the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital, we understand that your voice is a vital part of who you are. Whether you use your voice for speaking, singing, or […]
Glycopeptide Resistant Enterococci (GRE/VRE) Patient Information
What is GRE/VRE? GRE stands for Glycopeptide resistant enterococci. GRE are sometimes referred to as VRE which stands for vancomycin resistant enterococci. Glycopeptide resistant enterococci are resistant to glycopeptide antibiotics […]
Norovirus (Winter Vomiting) Patient Information
This leaflet provides information on Norovirus (winter vomiting), including what the symptoms of the virus are, what to do if you get it and what you can do to help […]
Methicillin-Sensitive Staphylococcus Aureus (MSSA) Decolonisation Therapy Patient Information
Topical Treatment for MSSA-Positive Patients Mupirocin (Bactroban) Nasal Ointment – To be applied to both nostrils twice a day for 5 days. How to apply the ointment: Remember to wash […]
Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Patient Information
This leaflet explains what MRSA (Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus) is, how it can affect patients in hospital and what you can do to help prevent it. Infections like MRSA: the […]
Influenza (Flu) Patient Information
This leaflet provides information on influenza including what the symptoms of the virus are, what to do if you get it and what you can do to help stop it […]
Infection Prevention and Control Patient Information
Nobody should be harmed by a preventable infection. This leaflet explains how we work to protect you from infection while you are in hospital and what you can do to […]
Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase (ESBL) Patient Information
What is an ESBL? ESBL stands for Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase. This is an enzyme (chemical) produced by some bacteria, which breaks down certain types of antibiotics. ESBL can be […]
Clostridioides Difficile GDH Positive Patient Information
What does GDH positive mean? GDH positive is the abbreviation for ‘Glutamate Dehydrogenase antigen’. This antigen is a substance which can be found in liquid stool (diarrhoea). This substance is […]
Clostridiodes Difficile (C.Diff) Patient Information
What is Clostridiodes Difficile Associated Disease? Clostridioides difficile (sometimes referred to as C. diff) is a type of bacterium that is present in the gut of up to 3% of […]