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Glycopeptide-resistant enterococci: a decade of experience
1 Oct 1998
Abstract excerpt
Since their first description in 1988, glycopeptide-resistant enterococci (GRE) have emerged as a significant cause of nosocomial infections and colonisations, particularly in Europe and the USA. Two major genetically distinct forms of acquired resistance, designated VanA and VanB, are recognised, although intrinsic resistance occurs in some enterococcal species (VanC) and a third form of acquired resistance...
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