Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium bacteremia in End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) patient under hemodialysis
This report highlights the importance of healthcare workers being aware of the transmission routes of VRE among patients. It emphasizes the need for appropriate hand hygiene, sterility of extracorporeal devices, and proper catheter care in medical centers.
Authors
- Asiyeh Dezhkam
- Farhad Moradi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8125-5296)
- Reza Khashei (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2413-2078)
- Mahrokh Rajaee behbahani
Institutions
- Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Heliyon
- Published
- 2024-08-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e36028
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.56
Funders
- Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
- Shiraz University