Rogues' Gallery

Hospital superbug, VRE (when resistant to vancomycin), member of the ESKAPEE gang

Causes bloodstream, urinary tract and wound infections, especially in hospitals.

Usually found in the intestines, but loves hospitals, aged care facilities and ICUs and biofilms.

A high-risk opportunist that can be very difficult to treat when antibiotic-resistant.

Strict hand hygiene, thorough cleaning, infection control and careful antibiotic use are the best ways to stop its spread.