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VRE,
abbreviation for vancomycin-resistant enterococci.

VRE
vancomycin-resistant enterococcus.

VRE
Vancomycin-resistent enterococcus, see there


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Although VRE themselves are not generally considered to be highly pathogenic, the danger is that they may pass on their resistance genes to other bacteria.
The midday train was a hot topic, with many of the attendees pleading with VRE Chief Executive Officer Dale Zehner to leave it be.
As the spread of VRE species becomes an increasing problem in the hospital setting, it is important that we continue to investigate potential treatments for meningitis caused by this pathogen.
 
 
 
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