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Vancomycin resistant enterococcus in a hospital-based dialysis unit

A Korff1, E Larson, P Kumar

  • 1Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA.

ANNA Journal
|October 29, 1998
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Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) is a healthcare threat. A study in a dialysis unit found a 9.1% VRE prevalence, similar to previous reports, suggesting this population may not be at significantly higher risk.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Clinical Microbiology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) presents a significant healthcare challenge.
  • High-risk patient groups are potential reservoirs for VRE, reintroducing it into hospital settings.
  • Dialysis patients, due to frequent vancomycin use, may be at increased risk for VRE colonization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of VRE in a hospital-based dialysis unit.
  • To identify potential risk factors associated with VRE presence in this patient population.

Main Methods:

  • A point prevalence study was conducted over 30 days in a tertiary care center's dialysis unit.
  • Stool samples or rectal swabs were collected from consenting participants (33 out of 85).

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  • Samples were cultured for VRE, and vancomycin sensitivity was measured; patient data were reviewed for correlations.

    • Main Results:

    • A VRE prevalence of 9.1% was detected among the study participants.
    • The small number of VRE-positive cases (3) precluded statistically significant correlation with demographic or treatment data.

    Conclusions:

    • The VRE prevalence in this dialysis unit sample was comparable to previously reported rates.
    • While VRE remains a serious threat, this study did not indicate a markedly higher prevalence in this specific dialysis population compared to general rates.