Regional differences in vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus colonization rates in critically ill veterans.

Category Primary study
JournalAmerican journal of infection control
Year 2014
Screening for vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) has not been universally implemented within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). A prospective study was conducted to identify the admission prevalence rate of VRE in patients admitted to the intensive care unit in 2 VA facilities. Significant regional differences were found between the 2 facilities. Further studies are needed to account for regional differences in VRE admission prevalence, to optimize infection control interventions.
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First added on: Jan 05, 2023