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Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE)

Posted by Catatan Kaki at 3:23 PM Labels:
This species is found in animal digestive systems, including humans. It is the main cause of secondary infections in hospitals today. Vancomycin is one of the strongest antibiotics used today and Enterococcus has developed a resistance to it. Studies suggest that not only has the Enterococcus species developed an immunity to Vancomycin but that it may act as a blueprint for other bacteria to do the same.

Full: Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus
Japanese: VRE
Type: Bacteria

Manga Notes:
Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus (Ch 07)

Story Details:
This bacterium is first seen in the hospital at the end of Episode 4. The doctors are concerned that Sawaki Tadayasu has contracted E. coli from the food, not understanding that he is suffering the effects of lactose intolerance.