The life and times of the enterococcus
1998
Enterococci and Their Resistance to Antibiotics
publication
Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Barbara E. Murray
Primary Institution: University of Texas Houston-Medical School
Hypothesis
Enterococci's resistance to multiple antimicrobial drugs contributes to their prominence in nosocomial infections.
Conclusion
Enterococci are increasingly recognized as significant nosocomial pathogens due to their ability to resist multiple antibiotics.
Supporting Evidence
- Enterococci are known to cause infections in both community and hospital settings.
- These bacteria have developed resistance to many antibiotics, complicating treatment.
- Resistance mechanisms include plasmid and transposon-mediated resistance.
Takeaway
Enterococci are tough germs that can survive many medicines, making them a big problem in hospitals.
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