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  1. Enterococcus - Wikipedia

    Enterococcus is a large genus of lactic acid bacteria of the phylum Bacillota. Enterococci are Gram-positive cocci that often occur in pairs (diplococci) or short chains, and are difficult to distinguish from …

  2. What Are Enterococcal Infections? - WebMD

    Apr 25, 2025 · Enterococcus faecalis is the most common type of Enterococcal bacteria. Learn more about the infections it can cause and how they’re treated.

  3. Enterococcus Faecalis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

    Oct 10, 2023 · Find an overview of enterococcus faecalis, a type of bacterial infection, and learn about its causes and symptoms.

  4. Enterococcal Infections - Infectious Diseases - Merck Manual ...

    Enterococci are gram-positive, facultative anaerobic organisms. Enterococcus faecalis and E. faecium cause a variety of infections, including endocarditis, urinary tract infections, prostatitis, intra …

  5. Treatment of enterococcal infections - UpToDate

    Aug 8, 2024 · Enterococcal species can cause a variety of infections, including urinary tract infections, bacteremia, endocarditis, and meningitis. The antimicrobial agents available for treatment of …

  6. Enterococci, from Harmless Bacteria to a Pathogen - PMC

    Enterococci are gastrointestinal commensals whose hardiness allowed them to colonize very diverse environments, including soils, water, food, and feed. This ability to overcome adverse conditions …

  7. Enterococcus | Diagnosis & Disease Information

    Aug 29, 2023 · Enterococcus is a gram-positive bacteria. Learn about presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of enterococcal infections.

  8. What Is Enterococcus and What Infections Does It Cause?

    Enterococcus is a type of bacteria commonly found in various environments, including the human body. It is part of the natural flora within the gastrointestinal tract of humans and animals. While often …

  9. Enterococcus | Johns Hopkins ABX Guide

    Nov 9, 2022 · Enterococci are facultatively anaerobic Gram-positive bacteria in short chains, which grow under extreme conditions, i.e., 6.5% NaCl, pH 9.6, temperature range from 10-45°C, and in the …

  10. Enterococcus Infections - MD Searchlight

    Enterococcus infections are infections caused by bacteria that are part of the Enterococcus group. These bacteria are highly resistant to antibiotics and can pose a serious threat to public health.