Vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE)
Vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE)
Enterococci are bacteria that are normally present in the intestines and are often found in soil and water. Vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE) have developed a resistance to most antibiotics commonly used to treat intestinal infections.
Information for the general public
Information for public health departments
- Utah DHHS—Healthcare-associated infections
- CDC—Healthcare-associated infections
- CDC—Management of drug-resistant organisms in healthcare settings
- Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee—General guidelines
- Institute for Healthcare Improvement—Patient safety