Evaluation of the survival of vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) isolated from chickens and possible inactivation by in-use concentration of Lindores®, Ecos Timsen® and Omnicide®

• Main Authors: Yerima, Adamu Abubakar, Hassan, Latiffah, Zakaria, Zunita
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Department of Veterinary Services Malaysia 2012
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/25729/1/Evaluation%20Of%20the%20survival%20Of%20vancomycin.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/25729/; http://mjvr.dvsvri.gov.my/index.php/volume-3-no-2-2012

Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) are well-known ascendant nosocomial pathogens. The recent detection of epidemiologic strain carrying vanA gene in the community of people working with animals and in chickens has brought to the forefront the potential public health danger posed by these orga...