Is Enterococcus avium Resistant to Vancomycin? Understanding a Rare Pathogen
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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.
