Vancomycin-resistant enterococcal (VRE) infection is a growing threat. We studied the incidence, risk factors, and clinical course of early-onset VRE bacteremia in allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell ...

Vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE) are increasingly important pathogens in stem cell transplant (SCT). In all, 61 pediatric SCT patients had surveillance stool cultures for VRE between July 1999 ...

Outbreak of Vancomycin‐Resistant Enterococcus Colonization Among Pediatric Oncology Patients Sheila M. Nolan , MD, Jeffrey S. Gerber , MD, PhD, Theoklis Zaoutis , MD, MSCE, Priya Prasad , MPH, Susan ...

1. Bradley CR, Fraise AP: Heat and chemical resistance of enterococci. J Hosp Infect 1996; 34: 191–6. CrossRef MEDLINE 2. Arias CA, Murray BE: The rise of the Enterococcus: beyond vancomycin ...

To the Editor: The report by Ostrowsky et al. (May 10 issue) 1 provides evidence that active infection-control interventions can reduce or eliminate the transmission of vancomycin-resistant ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Background. The role of environmental contamination in nosocomial cross-transmission of antibiotic-resistant bacteria has been unresolved.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE) is among the leading causes of hospital-acquired infections in the United States. An estimated 20,000 people in the U.S. become infected ...

Five patients recently admitted to Dunedin Hospital have screened positive for vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE). These patients are colonised with VRE (the bacteria is in or on patient’s body, ...

Q. Could you please explain vancomycin-resistant enterococcus? I was told is highly infectious and that I should wear gloves and a face mask when I clean up my husband. My husband was diagnosed with ...

Color enhanced scanning electron micrograph of Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci (VRE). This strain of enterococcus bacteria is resistant to the antibiotic vancomycin. Common infections caused by ...