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Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (VRE) refers to strains of Enterococcus bacteria that have developed resistance to the antibiotic vancomycin. Enterococci are common bacteria normally found in the human intestines and female genital tract but can cause infections, especially in healthcare settings. VRE is a significant concern due to limited treatment options and its role in hospital-acquired infections.
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