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

A rare and highly contagious strain of MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) has caused an outbreak among children at a bouncy castle in Ireland, infecting 48 kids. The strain is described as 'hypervirulent', indicating its unusually high virulence and potential for rapid spread. The source of the outbreak appears to be the inflatable structure itself, although the exact mechanism of transmission is unclear.

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