Vancomycin-resistant Streptococcaceae from clinical material.
Three strains of vancomycin-resistant Gram-positive cocci, belonging to the family Streptococcaceae, were isolated from patient samples. Two were identified as Leuconostoc species, the other one as Enterococcus (Streptococcus) faecium. The clinical significance of vancomycin-resistant Gram-positive bacteria is discussed.
Lütticken
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Institute of Hygiene, University of Cologne, FRG.
Kunstmann
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D004352:Drug Resistance, Microbial; D006801:Humans; D007934:Leuconostoc / Q000187:drug effects; D013289:Streptococcaceae / Q000187:drug effects*; D013291:Streptococcus / Q000187:drug effects; D014640:Vancomycin / Q000494:pharmacology*
D014640:Vancomycin