MILGENHEL-Miljø, gener og helse
Genome diversity and plasticity in Enterococcus faecium and E. faecalis with emphasis on pathogenicity and antibiotic resistance
Evidence for increased cost, morbidity and mortality caused by infections with bacteria resistant to antimicrobial compounds is accumulating. In hospitals, Enterococcus faecalis and E. faecium represent promiscuous reservoirs of antimicrobial resistance d eterminants. They are considered “difficu...