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An infestation of maggots has caused the closure of three operating theatres at Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital, it has emerged. An infestation of maggots has caused the closure of three operating theatres at Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital.
NHS Grampian said that it was investigating the possible cause of the problem. NHS Grampian said that it was investigating the possible cause.
The health authority has not yet said how many operations have been affected by the closure. Several patients have had procedures postponed since the closure, and some others had them carried out at accident and emergency.
It is expected that NHS Grampian will release more details about the situation later. NHS Grampian said a specialist company had been brought in to try to pinpoint the source to allow full cleaning ahead of reopening.
'No risk'
The maggots were found by a member of staff.
There are three theatres at the hospital. Two were affected and the third was closed as a precaution.
NHS Grampian said there was no risk to patients.
Aberdeen Central Labour MSP Lewis Macdonald said: "Many people will be shocked and disgusted that there is an infestation of maggots."Aberdeen Central Labour MSP Lewis Macdonald said: "Many people will be shocked and disgusted that there is an infestation of maggots."