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HealthBouncy castle sparks horrifying MRSA outbreak, infecting 48 children in Ireland

A community gathering in Ireland in fall 2025, attended by about 120 people and featuring three bouncy castles, was followed by aggressive skin and soft-tissue infections in 48 children. Fifteen sought emergency care and four were hospitalized, but all recovered. The investigation was reported in Eurosurveillance.

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AArs Technica★★★☆☆2026-09-11 21:14Original

Bouncy castle sparks horrifying MRSA outbreak, infecting 48 children in Ireland
Bouncy castle sparks horrifying MRSA outbreak, infecting 48 children in IrelandHealth