Distribution of putative virulence markers in Enterococcus faecium: towards a safety profile review

Abstract

Our study expands on the distribution of PVM in diverse Efm lineages and demonstrates the enrichment in infection-derived strains of PVM not previously included in EFSA's list of Efm safety criteria. The evidence of relevant Efm infection markers can impact the risk assessment of Efm strains in different public health contexts.