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Infections 'the biggest NHS fear'

2 July 2008
Picking up an infection is the public's main concern about hospital care, a UK-wide BBC poll shows.

Of the 1,040 people quizzed, 40% listed the risk of potentially deadly infections such as MRSA and Clostridium difficile as their top NHS concern. In a separate finding, 31% said they would consider avoiding NHS surgery for fear of getting an infection.

The government said it had introduced a raft of measures which were already having an impact in reducing infection.

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