Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureusand vancomycin-resistant enterococci, and other Gram-positives in healthcare

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant enterocci (VRE) are the two most common healthcare-associated multidrug-resistant organisms. The purpose of this article is to review recent data regarding the epidemiology, control and treatment of these organisms as well as to discuss the emergence of additional antimicrobial resistance determinants.