Vancomycin-Nonsusceptible Enterococci Mediated by vanC at a Large Children’s Hospital: Prevalence, Susceptibility, and Impact on Care of Enterococcal Bacteremia

Abstract Enterococcus gallinarum and casseliflavus have inherent vancomycin resistance and, though known as pathogens, have not been well characterized in pediatric patients. We identified a significant prevalence of these enterococcal species among immunocompromised patients at a large pediatric in...

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Published inOpen forum infectious diseases Vol. 7; no. 5; p. ofaa160
Main Authors Dodson, Daniel S, Dominguez, Samuel R, MacBrayne, Christine E, Williams, Manon C, Parker, Sarah K
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published US Oxford University Press 01.05.2020
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Brief Report
vancomycin
infection control
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Summary:Abstract Enterococcus gallinarum and casseliflavus have inherent vancomycin resistance and, though known as pathogens, have not been well characterized in pediatric patients. We identified a significant prevalence of these enterococcal species among immunocompromised patients at a large pediatric institution and describe the impact on patient care, antibiotic stewardship, and infection control.
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ISSN:2328-8957
2328-8957
DOI:10.1093/ofid/ofaa160