Ioannis M Zacharioudakis et al.
American journal of kidney diseases : the official journal of the National Kidney Foundation, 65(1), 88-97 (2014-07-22)
Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) have become important nosocomial pathogens causing outbreaks worldwide. Patients undergoing dialysis represent a vulnerable population due to their comorbid conditions, frequent use of antibacterial agents, and frequent contact with health care settings. Systematic review and meta-analysis of