Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus

Category: Infectious Disease / Bacterial Infection

Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus (VRE) is a type of bacteria that has become resistant to vancomycin, a powerful antibiotic, leading to difficult-to-treat infections, particularly in healthcare settings.

Global Prevalence

Prevalence varies by region and healthcare facility, with higher rates in intensive care units and among immunocompromised patients. (Source: ECDC, CDC)

Medical Breakthroughs

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