Vancomycin-resistant enterococci: implications for infection control
Molyneux, R.; Chadwick, C.
Professional Nurse 12(9): 641-644
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0266-8130 PMID: 9248438 Document Number: 474633
The incidence of vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) infection is increasing. Immunosuppressed individuals are particularly vulnerable to infection with VRE. Strict attention to infection control measures is important in preventing the spread of multiresistant organisms.
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