| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3376025 | Journal of Infection | 2010 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Based on these results, we conclude that this assay is considerably more sensitive than traditional microbiological methods for detecting vancomycin-resistant enterococci from rectal swabs. It is also much faster than culture. We believe that the implementation of this assay in routine clinical laboratories could help to reduce hospital-acquired vancomycin-resistant enterococci infections.
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Dona Benadof, Marcela San MartÃn, Judith Aguirre, Liliana Paredes, Rodrigo Malig, Francisco Melo, Gaëlle Lehouque,