Emergence of vanA gene among vancomycin-resistant enterococci in a tertiary care hospital of North - East India

Emergence of vanA gene among vancomycin-resistant enterococci in a tertiary care hospital of North - East India

Background & objectives: Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) have become one of the most challenging nosocomial pathogens with the rapid spread of the multi-drug resistant strain with limited therapeutic options. It is a matter of concern due to its ability to transfer vancomycin resistant ge...

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Main Authors: Chimanjita Phukan, Mangala Lahkar, Swapnil Ranotkar, Kandarpa K Saikia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Medical Research
Subjects:
Enterococcus faecalis - Enterococcus faecium - nosocomial infection - vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) - VanA gene
Online Access:http://www.ijmr.org.in/article.asp?issn=0971-5916;year=2016;volume=143;issue=3;spage=357;epage=361;aulast=Phukan

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