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Vancomycin-resistant staphylococci and enterococci: epidemiology and control.

Fred C Tenover1, L Clifford McDonald

  • 1Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia 30333, USA. fnt1@cdc.gov

Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases
|June 30, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Vancomycin resistance in Staphylococcus and Enterococcus is a growing concern. Understanding genetic events and implementing novel infection control measures are crucial for combating these resistant bacteria.

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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Vancomycin resistance is a significant challenge in treating staphylococcal and enterococcal infections.
  • The emergence and spread of vancomycin resistance necessitate updated information and strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an updated review on the development and dissemination of vancomycin resistance in staphylococci and enterococci.
  • To highlight recent findings and their implications for clinical practice and infection control.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent studies on vancomycin resistance in staphylococci and enterococci.
  • Analysis of genetic characterization data for resistant isolates.
  • Evaluation of clinical significance and infection control measures.

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Main Results:

  • Vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolates in the US appear to arise from independent genetic events.
  • Vancomycin-intermediate S. aureus, especially heteroresistant strains, are clinically significant.
  • Vancomycin-resistant enterococci remain prevalent globally, underscoring the need for effective control measures.

Conclusions:

  • The ongoing exchange of genetic material, notably the vanA gene, between staphylococci and enterococci presents a continuous challenge.
  • Physicians, microbiologists, and infection control practitioners require updated knowledge to manage these resistant pathogens effectively.