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Start free with EleplanInvasive infections due to vancomycin-resistant enterococci
ORPHA:90078Particular clinical situation in a disease or syndrome
Also called Invasive infections due to VRE
What it is
A rare bacterial infectious disease characterized by invasive infection with vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE), typically after VRE colonization of the gastrointestinal tract or the skin in healthcare settings. Invasive infection most commonly occurs in immunocompromised individuals and patients with breaches in normal defensive barriers (such as intravascular lines or urinary catheters). Patients may develop urinary tract infection, bacteremia, and endocarditis, as well as infections of the abdomen, pelvis, biliary tract, and wounds. Less frequent infection sites include the bone, joints, and meninges, among others.
Key facts
- Age of onset
- All ages
- Classified as
- Particular clinical situation in a disease or syndrome
ICD-10 codes
Related health topics
Reached through the ICD-10 categories this disease is filed under, so these describe the broader group rather than this disease specifically.
Cross-references
Orphadata Science: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Data version 2026-06-23. Available under CC BY 4.0. This is a reference, not medical advice.
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