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Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci (VRE)

Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci (VRE)Rebecca Ward2020-11-05T01:06:48+00:00

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Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci (VRE)


Enterococci are bacteria that are normally present in the intestines and are often found in soil and water. Vancomycin-resistanct Enterococci (VRE) have developed a resistance to most antibiotics commonly used to treat intestinal infections. 

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