Article
Genotypic and phenotypic characterization of vancomycin-resistant enterococcus faecium from clinical and surveillance samples in northern Thailand.
Journal of global antimicrobial resistance - 1 Sept 2025
Nokkhiao Natthida, Jitta Papatsara, Lonok Sasarat, Khamnoi Phadungkiat, Wattananandkul Usanee, Guernier Vanina, Saikaew Sukanya, Dechsupa Nathupakorn, Thanunchai Maytawan
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium (VREfm) is a significant cause of hospital-acquired infections due to its multidrug resistance, environmental persistence, and high transmissibility. This study aimed to characterize clinical and surveillance VREfm isolates by examining antimicrobial resistance profiles, virulence gene distribution, biofilm formation, and genetic background. METHODS: A total...
Topics
- Humans
- Enterococcus faecium
- Thailand
- Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections
- Microbial Sensitivity Tests
- Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci
- Anti-Bacterial Agents
- Genotype
- Virulence Factors
