Jan 22, 2024 · Antibiotics can treat VRE infections. Enterococci are bacteria normally found in the human intestines, female genital tract and environment (e.g., soil and water). VRE are resistant to …

Sep 17, 2023 · These superbugs are called vancomycin-resistant enterococci, or VRE. They’re dangerous because they’re more difficult to treat than regular infections.

Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus, or vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE), are bacterial strains of the genus Enterococcus that are resistant to the antibiotic vancomycin. [3]

Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) infection is the most common type of infection acquired by patients while hospitalized. VRE are enterococci that have become resistant to the antibiotic …

Mar 20, 2017 · People who are colonized with VRE (bacteria are present but without symptoms of an infection).

Dec 9, 2025 · What is a vancomycin resistant enterococcus (VRE)? VRE is a strain of bacteria that can cause infection. Usually the antibiotic vancomycin is used to kill the bacteria. However, VRE is …

Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) are strains of enterococci that are resistant to the antibiotic vancomycin. If a person has an infection caused by VRE, such as a urinary tract infection or blood …

Jan 15, 2025 · Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) are a common and difficult-to-treat cause of hospital-acquired infection. The epidemiology of VRE and strategies for preventing its spread will be …

Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) are a type of bacteria called enterococci that have developed resistance to many antibiotics, especially vancomycin. Enterococci bacteria live in our intestines and …

Jun 26, 2017 · Overview VRE stands for vancomycin-resistant enterococcus. It’s an infection with bacteria that are resistant to the antibiotic called vancomycin.