Spread of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium ST133 in the aquatic environment in Switzerland
ABSTRACT: Objectives: The global dissemination of vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) has become a serious public-health concern. Although outbreaks are typically caused by nosocomial transmission, contaminated food and water may contribute to the spread of VRE. The aim of this study was to asse...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2021-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213716521001922 |