VRE stands for vancomycin-resistant enterococci.
These hard-to-kill bacteria are called vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE).
These resistant germs can continue to spread and pose an increasing threat to peoples health.
But if you have a weakened immune system, that can be a very different story.
People who are more likely to have VRE include:
How Is VRE Diagnosed?
Research and Statistics: Who Has VRE?
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