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"VRE" is more commonly referred to as "Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci" in the medical community. Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci
Enterococci (bacteria normally present in human intestines and the female genital tract that may cause illness) that have become resistant to the drug vancomycin. Infection with this type of enterococci tends to occur in hospitals. More Information on Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci: Infectious Disease Basics
"VRSA" is more commonly referred to as "Vancomycin Intermediate Staphylococcus Aureus" in the medical community. Vancomycin Intermediate Staphylococcus Aureus
Also Known As: "Vancomycin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, VISA"
Specific types of antimicrobial-resistant Staph bacteria that have developed resistance to the antimicrobial agent vancomycin. However, other drugs can be used to successfully treat these illnesses. More Information on Vancomycin Intermediate Staphylococcus Aureus: Infectious Disease Basics
"VSD" is more commonly referred to as "Ventricular Septal Defect" in the medical community. Ventricular Septal Defect
Also Known As: "Interventricular Septal Defect, Roger's Disease"
A heart defect characterized by a hole in the wall (septum) that divides the two ventricles. More Information on Ventricular Septal Defect: Pediatric Heart