Jm. Boyce, VANCOMYCIN-RESISTANT ENTEROCOCCUS - DETECTION, EPIDEMIOLOGY, AND CONTROL MEASURES, Infectious disease clinics of North America, 11(2), 1997, pp. 367
Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) have spread rapidly since their
initial description in 1988. Although much has been learned about the
epidemiology of VRE, further studies are needed to establish the rese
rvoirs of the organism and the relative importance of various modes of
transmission. There is considerable anecdotal evidence that nosocomia
l transmission of VRE can be thwarted by using measures such as those
recommended by the Hospital Infection Control Practices Advisory Commi
ttee, especially if they are implemented promptly after VRE have been
introduced into hospitals.