A Bronglais ward has been closed to new admissions and visiting has been limited following an outbreak of a diarrhoea causing bacterium.

Dyfi Ward at the Aberystwyth hospital has been restricted due to an outbreak of Clostridioides difficile (also known as C. difficile or C.diff).

In statement, Hywel Dda University Health Board said: "The ward is closed to new admissions and visiting is being limited. Affected patients are being isolated and the closure will allow for review and cleaning arrangements to be carried out.

"People are reminded not to visit patients in hospital if they are feeling unwell. This is to limit the spread of infection and to keep our patients as safe and well as possible."

Clostridioides difficile is a type of bacteria that can cause diarrhoea. It often affects people who have been taking antibiotics. It can usually be treated with a different type of antibiotic.

Symptoms of a C. diff infection include diarrhoea, a high temperature, loss of appetite, feeling sick and a stomach ache.