Infection Control Resources to Safeguard Patients from Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci and Other Pathogens
The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) describes enterococci as part of the normal flora in the intestinal tract and also a common cause of nosocomial infections. The bacteria can also often found in the natural environment, in soil and water., , , , The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns these bacteria are constantly finding new ways to avoid the effects of the antibiotics used to treat those infections. Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) is the name for the...