Interhospital transmission of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium in Aomori, Japan

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Authors

Norihiro Saito · Hirosaki University

Junichi Kitazawa · Aomori Prefectural Central Hospital

Hiroko Horiuchi · Hachinohe Gakuin University

Takeo Yamamoto · Japanese Red Cross Hadano Hospital

Masahiko Kimura · Hirosaki University Hospital

Fumio Inoue · Hirosaki University Hospital

Mika Matsui

Abstract

This was the first multi-jurisdictional outbreak of VREf sequence type 1421 in Japan. In addition to strict infection control measures, continuous monitoring of VRE detection in local medical regions and smooth and immediate communication among hospitals are required to prevent VREf outbreaks.

Topics & Keywords

Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus Streptococcal Infections and Treatments Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control

Volume 11, Issue 1, pp. 99-99

DOI: 10.1186/s13756-022-01136-5

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