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The linked articles explicitly say that hospitals are not publicizing the infections because they want to avoid panic. Previously rare fungal infection showing
by true_tuna 7y ago
The linked articles explicitly say that hospitals are not publicizing the infections because they want to avoid panic. Previously rare fungal infection showing up in five hospitals is a pretty significant uptick.
The fact that it’s extraordinarily hard to eradicate is notable as well. One of the linked articles mentioned having to tear out ceiling tiles and flooring to get at it.
- dragonwriter 7y agoThere is a difference between being reluctant to disclose information and suppressing it; the article says the former, the poster recast it as the latter.
- URSpider94 7y agoThe CDC and health department are specifically prevented from disclosing what institutions have had outbreaks. That seems like “suppression”