Tag: Vana gene

While *Enterococcus faecium* is the most common cause of vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) infections in healthcare settings, reports confirm that *Enterococcus avium* can also become resistant to vancomycin. This resistance, though rarer than in other *Enterococcus* species, poses a significant clinical challenge, particularly in immunocompromised patients.

According to the CDC, approximately 3.7% of *Enterococcus faecalis* isolates in the United States were vancomycin-resistant in 2023. This confirms that *Enterococcus faecalis* can be vancomycin-resistant (VRE), a significant concern in both clinical practice and public health.