Molecular characterization of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium isolates from two German hospitals
Introduction: Vancomycin-resistant accounts for around 10–23% of nosocomial enterococcal infections and constitutes a relevant therapeutic problem due to its limited susceptibility to antibiotics. The resistance towards glycopeptide antibiotics is mediated by the so-called van genes. Currently, th...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | deu |
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German Medical Science GMS Publishing House
2021-03-01
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Series: | GMS Hygiene and Infection Control |
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Online Access: | http://www.egms.de/static/en/journals/dgkh/2021-16/dgkh000384.shtml |