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Enterococcus
Gram + Cocci, Aerobic Extracellular
Question | Answer |
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Enterococcus faecalis: Labs | Catalase -, Alpha, Beta, or Gamma Hemolysis |
Enterococcus faecalis: Toxins | None known |
Enterococcus faecalis: Diseases | UTI, Bacteremia, Subacute endocarditis |
Enterococcus faecalis: Treatment | Ampicillin plus an aminoglycoside, Vancomycin plus an aminoglycoside |
Enterococcus faecalis: Transmission | Normal flora of GI tract, causing infection with bacteremia; Nosocomial acquisition |