Inquiry launched into death of 11-day-old Sophia Smith from hospital-acquired infection.

An inquiry has begun into the 2017 death of 11-day-old Sophia Smith, who died of sepsis at Glasgow's Royal Hospital for Children after contracting an infection similar to MRSA. Sophia, who had Down's syndrome, was initially transferred there from another hospital due to breathing difficulties. Blood tests taken before her admission showed no signs of infection, but later tests were positive for staphylococcus aureus. The inquiry is examining hygiene practices at the hospital, including handwashing procedures. Sophia's parents hope the inquiry will reveal the truth about her death.

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