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Avoparcin, a glycopeptide antibiotic, was widely used in animalfeed in Denmark. Vancomycin is another glycopeptide. In 1995, thepercent of vancomycin-resistance Enterococcus faecalis (VRE)isolated from pigs was 100. The use of avoparcin was banned inDenmark in 1995. In 2002, Danish scientists reported that 20% oftheir E. faecalis isolates was vancomycin resistant. Explain whythe percent of VRE decreased and why VRE in pigs is important tohumans.

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Enterococcus faecalis is a commensal occuring in both animals and humans It is present in the intestines and feeds on undigested food material present in the intestineBut in humans it also causes urinary tract infections It also causes bacteremia    See Answer
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