In the fourth quarter of 2008 there were seven cases, bringing the total number of cases to 18 for the whole of last year.
Between July and September 2007 eight cases were recorded, a fall of one on the previous quarter when there were nine recorded.
Last year the number of patients falling ill with the hospital superbug was far below the number in 2006 when 18 people contracted the bug in the fourth quarter alone.
That year 43 people were infected with MRSA.The Healthcare Commission released the latest results. Mayday said it worked hard to reduce the risk of infection.
A spokesperson said”Patients and visitors can play their part by ensuring they use hand washing gel every time they visit the hospital or washing hands thoroughly with soap and water when requested to do so.”
Do you know someone infected with infection at the Mayday Hospital