MRSA outbreak linked to bouncy castle infects 48 children in Ireland

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A bouncy castle was identified as the source of an MRSA outbreak that infected 48 children in Ireland. The strain involved was described as hypervirulent, making it particularly dangerous. Health investigators traced the bacterial spread back to the inflatable play structure. The incident has raised serious concerns about hygiene and safety standards for shared recreational equipment used by children.

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