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