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Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci

2016; Elsevier BV; Volume: 30; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.idc.2016.02.006

1557-9824

William R. Miller, Barbara E. Murray, Louis B. Rice, César A. Arias,

Microbial Metabolism and Applications

Vancomycin-resistant enterococci are serious health threats due in part to their ability to persist in rugged environments and their propensity to acquire antibiotic resistance determinants. Enterococci have now established a home in our hospitals and possess mechanisms to defeat most currently available antimicrobials. This article reviews the history of the struggle with this pathogen, what is known about the traits associated with its rise in the modern medical environment, and the current understanding of therapeutic approaches in severe infections caused by these microorganisms. As the 21st century progresses, vancomycin-resistant enterococci continue to pose a daunting clinical challenge.