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Baby boy died from MRSA infection Baby died from an MRSA infection
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A baby died 36 hours after his birth as a result of contracting the superbug MRSA, a coroner has concluded. A baby died 36 hours after his birth as a result of contracting the super bug MRSA, a coroner has concluded.
An inquest heard Ipswich Hospital staff missed signs showing Luke Day was ill before he died in February 2005.An inquest heard Ipswich Hospital staff missed signs showing Luke Day was ill before he died in February 2005.
The baby, whose parents lived at Woodbridge, Suffolk, is thought to be the youngest victim of the bug.The baby, whose parents lived at Woodbridge, Suffolk, is thought to be the youngest victim of the bug.
Experts disagreed about the cause of Luke's death but Suffolk coroner Peter Dean said it was probable Luke had died as a result of contracting MRSA. Suffolk coroner Peter Dean giving a narrative verdict said although experts could not agree it was probable Luke died as a result of contracting MRSA.
Experts had said he died of an infection and the pathologist found traces of MRSA in his organs - but specialists said they could not be sure MRSA caused the fatal infection. Experts had said he died of an infection and the pathologist found traces of MRSA in his organs - but other specialists said they could not be sure MRSA caused the fatal infection.
Hospital staff were unable to find a source of the bug despite extensive inquiries.Hospital staff were unable to find a source of the bug despite extensive inquiries.
After the hearing Luke's parents Kevin, 26, and Glynis, 19, criticised the hospital's failure to spot warning signs.
Warning signs
"It makes me sick," said Luke's father. Luke's mother added: "I think it is disgusting."
Coroner Peter Dean said at the inquest there was evidence Luke showed signs of illness 20 hours after being born.Coroner Peter Dean said at the inquest there was evidence Luke showed signs of illness 20 hours after being born.
He said a hospital inquiry concluded that Luke's symptoms should have caused staff to review his condition.He said a hospital inquiry concluded that Luke's symptoms should have caused staff to review his condition.
The inquiry also concluded there was "no over-arching co-ordination" of Luke's care, the inquest heard.The inquiry also concluded there was "no over-arching co-ordination" of Luke's care, the inquest heard.
'MRSA present'
Dr Dean said Luke was born shortly before 0700 GMT on 2 February but by 0200 GMT the following day he was "grunting" and tests showed that his blood sugar and temperature were low.Dr Dean said Luke was born shortly before 0700 GMT on 2 February but by 0200 GMT the following day he was "grunting" and tests showed that his blood sugar and temperature were low.
"Had warning signs been followed, we cannot say for certain that the outcome would have been different," Dr Dean said."Had warning signs been followed, we cannot say for certain that the outcome would have been different," Dr Dean said.
"But at least the chances would have been better.""But at least the chances would have been better."
The inquest heard that MRSA was found in Luke's lungs, heart and spleen.The inquest heard that MRSA was found in Luke's lungs, heart and spleen.
Experts agreed that the baby had died as a result of infection but could not be sure whether the infection was caused by MRSA, the inquest heard.
The hearing continues.