Population genetic structure of disease-causing vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium in a hospital closely reflects the dynamics of colonizing populations in patients
Camilo Barbosa, Aline Penkevich, Kevin C. Tracy, Steven J. Losh, Andrew F. Read, Robert J. Woods
This study compares genetic structure and antimicrobial resistance of VREfm strains from blood and gut samples, finding they are similar and highlighting the importance of preventing gut colonization.
bioRxiv · Jan 9, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology