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Characterization of Vancomycin-Resistant <i>Enterococcus faecium</i> Isolates from Broiler Poultry and Pig Farms in England and Wales
1 Jul 2005
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This study aimed to investigate the occurrence and molecular epidemiology of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium (VREF) isolates on poultry and pig farms in England and Wales. A total of 217 VREF isolates were obtained from fresh feces and environmental swabs collected from conventional and organic farms. A predominant pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) profile was found for each VREF-positive farm,...
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