Vanocomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE)
Overview of Vanocomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE)
Enteroccocci are bacteria that are normally present in the human intestines and in the female genital tract and are often found in the environment. These bacteria can sometimes cause infections. Vancomycin is an antibiotic that is often used to treat infections caused by enterococci. In some instances, enterococci have become resistant to this drug and thus are called vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE). Most VRE infections occur in hospitals.
Background/General Information
- Information for the public about VRE Updated April 2008
- Multidrug-resistant Organisms (MDROs) In Non-Hospital Healthcare Settings
- Multiple-Drug Resistant Enterococci: The Nature of the Problem and an Agenda for the Future. EID Journal 1998
- Diversity among Multidrug-Resistant Enterococci EID Journal 1998
Date last modified: April 30,
2008
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