Enterococcus — United States
Sewage spills can release antibiotic resistant bacteria to surface waters, contributing to environmental reservoirs and potentially impacting human health. Vancomycin resistant enterococci (VRE) are nosocomial pathogens that have been detected in environmental habitats including soil, water, beach sands and wildlife feces. However, VRE harboring _vanA_ genes that confer high-level resistance have infrequently been found outside of clinical settings in the U.S. This study found culturable
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