Vancomycin-resistant enterococci
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Differentiating Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci from other Diseases |
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Risk calculators and risk factors for Vancomycin-resistant enterococci |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: VRE
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Vancomycin-resistant Enterococci from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | CT | MRI | Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Sources
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/ar_vre.html
Acknowledgements
The content on this page was first contributed by: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D.