Early in its evolution, Enterococcus faecium acquired traits that allowed it to become a
successful nosocomial pathogen. E. faecium inherent tenacity to build resistance to …

Enterococci are commensals of the intestinal tract of many animals and humans. Of the
various known and still unnamed new enterococcal species, only isolates of Enterococcus …

Interest in the therapeutic potential of faecal microbiota transplant (FMT) has been
increasing globally in recent years, particularly as a result of randomised studies in which it …

Enterococcus faecalis and E. faecium isolated from humans in the community (98 and 65
isolates), broilers (126 and 122), and pigs (102 and 88) during 1998 were tested for …

Vancomcyin-resistant enterococci (VRE) have emerged as nosocomial pathogens in the
past 10 years, causing epidemiological controversy. In the USA, colonisation with VRE is …

The genus Enterococcus includes microorganisms that have a historical connection with the
genus Streptococcus, and their initial documentation is related to the “streptococci of fecal …

Enterococci are part of the dominant microbiota of several dairy products. They are also
present in the gut of humans and animals. Their presence in traditional raw milk cheeses is …

Increases in prevalence of vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) have been documented
globally since its emergence in the 1980s. A SENTRY Antimicrobial Surveillance Program …

Objectives Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium (VREfm) have been increasingly
reported since the 1980s. Despite the high number of published studies about VRE …

The epidemiology of antimicrobial resistance in hospital acquired infections: problems and
possible solutions | The BMJ Skip to main content Intended for healthcare professionals …