Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (VRE)
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Enterococci are bacteria found in the gastrointestinal tract (stomach and bowels) of about 19 out of every 20 healthy people. They are also found in the vagina, the mouth and the upper respiratory tract (throat) and on skin around the anal area. Human feces (stools) have the highest levels of these bacteria. Enterococci can get into open wounds and skin ulcers, where they can cause an infection. Less often, they can cause more serious infections of the blood or other body tissues. |
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Last Updated: March 15, 2012