VRE

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What is VRE?

A type of bacteria called enterococci that have developed resistance to many antibiotics, especially vancomycin.

What is used to treat VRE?

Doxycycline Chloramphenicol Rifampin

People who typically have VRE infections

People who have weakened immune systems, such as people who have long-term illnesses or people who have had major surgery or other medical procedures and have been treated with multiple antibiotics.

Common sites of VRE

The intestines, the urinary tract, and wounds


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