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Enterococcus
Question | Answer |
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What does Enterococcus look like on blood agar? | non-hemolytic, small, grey colonies |
Enterococcus is a member of which group? | Group D |
How do you differentiate Enterococcus from S. bovis | Enterococcus is 6.5% NaCl +; S. bovis is 6.5% NaCl - |
Which test are used to identify Enterococcus? | Bile Esculin + = dark brown complex 6.5% NaCl + = growth PYR + = can hydrolyze PYR substrate = pink/cherry red color LAP + = red color *Penicillin resistant |
What are the most common Enterococcus species? | Enterococcus faecalis Enterococcus faecium |