The Role of Infection Prevention in Preventing the Spread of Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci in Health Care Settings
Recommended Citation
Shallal A, Crooker K, Zervos M, Maki G. The Role of Infection Prevention in Preventing the Spread of Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci in Health Care Settings. Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2026.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-31-2026
Publication Title
Infectious disease clinics of North America
Abstract
We describe the role of infection prevention in Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (VRE) in the health care setting. Despite low levels of virulence, VRE is a global challenge due to an increasing trend in resistance, including novel agents. Basic infection control practices to interrupt transmission, such as hand hygiene, environmental cleaning, and antimicrobial stewardship, are crucial in preventing the spread of VRE. Reducing patient-specific risk factors, such as the presence of indwelling devices, is also crucial. The use of active surveillance screening and contact precautions is not shown to reduce VRE transmission in endemic settings.
PubMed ID
41925423
ePublication
ePub ahead of print
