The cases involved unrelated strains of bacteria that had independently acquired vancomycin-resistance genes and were also resistant to other classes of antibiotics.
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Strep B most commonly causes meningitis and bloodstream infections but can also cause joint and skin infections, according to a report from HealthDay.
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