Epidemiological profiles and pathogenicity of Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium clinical isolates in Taiwan

The emerging Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium (VRE-fm) is an opportunistic pathogen causing nosocomial infections. The identification of VRE-fm is important for successful prevention and control in healthcare settings. VRE-fm clinical isolates obtained from regional hospitals in northern Ta...

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Published in:	PeerJ
Main Authors:	Pei-Yun Lin, Shang-Yih Chan, Arnold Stern, Po-Hsiang Chen, Hung-Chi Yang
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	PeerJ Inc. 2023-02-01
Subjects:	Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium Virulence genes Biofilm Caenorhabditis elegans
Online Access:	https://peerj.com/articles/14859.pdf