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Comparative genomics and pangenomics of vancomycin-resistant and susceptible Enterococcus faecium from Irish hospitals
27 Oct 2022
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Introduction. Enterococcus faecium has emerged as an important nosocomial pathogen, which is increasingly difficult to treat due to the genetic acquisition of vancomycin resistance. Ireland has a recalcitrant vancomycin-resistant bloodstream infection rate compared to other developed countries. Hypothesis/Gap statement. Vancomycin resistance rates persist amongst E. faecium isolates from Irish hospitals. The...
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