High incidence of virulence determinants, aminoglycoside and vancomycin resistance in enterococci isolated from hospitalized patients in Northwest Iran

Abstract

Our study revealed the high frequency of gentamycin resistance and VRE in E. faecium isolates, with a high prevalence and heterogeneity of virulence and resistance genes. Due to high frequency of MDR enterococci, it seems that the appropriate surveillance and control measures are essential to prevent the emergence and transmission of these isolates in hospitals.