Emergence of vancomycin-resistant enterococci in South Africa: Implications for public health

Emergence of vancomycin-resistant enterococci in South Africa: Implications for public health

South Africa is among the countries with the highest prevalence of debilitating diseases such as HIV/Aids and diabetes. In this context, the emergence of vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VREs) in most South African ecological niches is quite disturbing, taking into consideration the fact that thera...

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Main Authors: Frank E. Tatsing Foka, Ajay Kumar, Collins N. Ateba
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academy of Science of South Africa 2018-09-01
Series:South African Journal of Science
Subjects:
antimicrobial resistance
glycopeptide resistance
emerging pathogens
Online Access:https://www.sajs.co.za/article/view/4508

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