VRE is a bacterial infection that occurs when Enterococcus bacteria become resistant to the antibiotic vancomycin. It is spread through direct contact with contaminated surfaces and is most common in those who have been treated with vancomycin for an extended period or have a weakened immune system. Proper hand washing and isolation precautions can help […]
MRSA and VRE are antibiotic-resistant bacteria that pose a risk to sick people, with infections most commonly spread in hospitals. MRSA lives in the nose and on the skin, while VRE lives in the intestines or female genitalia. Both can be killed with antibiotics and simple cleaning protocols, but the risk of them developing resistance […]
