Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE)
Type: Bacteria
About: Enterococci can cause serious infections for patients in healthcare settings, including bloodstream, surgical site, and urinary tract infections.
Estimated cases in hospitalized patients in 2017: 54,500
Estimated deaths in 2017: 5,400
Learn more: CDC’s VRE in Healthcare Settings website
Download data: VRE Pathogen Page [PDF – 2 pages]
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