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Bouncy castle launches horrifying MRSA outbreak, striking 48 kids in Ireland

Friday, September 11, 2026


A cluster of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections affected 48 children in Ireland after exposure to a bouncy castle, according to reports. The strain identified in the outbreak was resistant to multiple antibiotics. Public health officials investigated the source and hygiene practices associated with the inflatable structure.

Original reporting: https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/09/bouncy-castle-launches-horrifying-mrsa-outbreak-striking-48-kids-in-ireland/

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