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Enterococcus
Medical Definition: | A genus of gram-positive, coccoid bacteria consisting of organisms causing variable hemolysis that are normal flora of the intestinal tract. Previously thought to be a member of the genus STREPTOCOCCUS, it is now recognized as a separate genus. |
Guide Notes: | "normal flora of the intestinal tract"; usually non-pathogenic |
Previously Indexed: | Streptococcus (1966-1991) |
Enterococcus faecalis - A species of gram-positive, coccoid bacteria commonly isolated from clinical specimens and the human intestinal tract. Most strains are nonhemolytic. | |
Enterococcus faecium - A species of gram-positive, coccoid bacteria whose organisms are normal flora of the intestinal tract. Unlike ENTEROCOCCUS FAECALIS, this species may produce an alpha-hemolytic reaction on blood agar and is unable to utilize pyruvic acid as an energy source. |
Enterococcus Medical Definitions and Terms
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