By Joe Middleton For Mailonline
Published: 18:59 GMT, 30 January 2019 | Updated: 19:13 GMT, 30 January 2019
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Two babies have died and another is seriously ill after an outbreak of a blood infection bacteria at a neo-natal unit in Glasgow.
An investigation has been launched after three cases of Staphylococcus aureus blood stream infection were found in the extremely premature babies in the neonatal unit at the Princess Royal Maternity Hospital.
Two of the babies were extremely ill due to their very early birth and have passed away. The infection was one of a number of contributing causes in both deaths.
The third premature baby who tested positive for Staphylococcus aureus required treatment for the bacterium and is in a stable condition.
An investigation has been launched after three cases of Staphylococcus aureus blood stream infection were found in the
