THE family of a woman being treated for a fungal infection in Glasgow have said their were told to consider switching off her life-support machine.

Mito Kaur, 63, picked up the deadly Mucor fungus while being treated for pneumonia at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, where two patients recently died from an infection found in pigeon ­droppings.

The family say they were told last week that Mrs Kaur was unlikely to survive and to consider switching off her life-support maching but they did not consent.

They have now called on the hospital to consult with international experts saying the doctor treating the grandmother had only had only dealt with one case of Mucor. They are being represented by lawyer Aamer Anwer.

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The family have also claimed they only found out their mother was suffering from the infection after they read a press released issued by the board on January 22, confirming the cases, which the health board has denied.

Five patients, including a 10-year-old boy, have died in recent weeks after contracting infections in hospitals in Greater Glasgow.

In the latest case, a female patient died after being treated for a bacterial infection at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley.

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The Crown Office is investigating the deaths of two patients who contracted a bug linked to pigeon droppings and the Scottish Goverment has also launched an inquiry into the construction of the QEUH.

A spokesman for NHSGGC said: “We are sorry that the family feel that our communications with them have been inadequate.

“The family have met daily with the patient’s consultant for an update on her condition. On Friday 18 January the consultant informed the family that test results had been positive for a fungus. At that time they discussed the treatment plan for a fungal infection.

“This release was published on the website after 6pm on Tuesday 22 January – the day after the conversation with the family - and shared with staff in an effort to be open and transparent.”