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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. 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 …

  3. 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.

  4. Enterococcus | Diagnosis & Disease Information

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

  5. 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 …

  6. Enterococcal Infections: Practice Essentials, Background, Pathophysiology

    Jul 15, 2024 · Enterococci are part of the normal intestinal flora of humans and animals.The genus Enterococcus includes more than 17 species, although only a few cause clinical infections in humans.

  7. 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.

  8. What You Need to Know About Enterococcus Faecalis

    Nov 18, 2025 · Discover how Enterococcus faecalis infections occur, symptoms to watch for, and the latest treatments for managing these antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

  9. 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 …

  10. Microbiology of enterococci - UpToDate

    Oct 23, 2023 · Enterococci are gram-positive, facultatively anaerobic cocci that form short- to medium-length chains.