Pathogens
Enterococcus faecalis

Enterococcus faecalis

Precautions

See 'Additional Information'

Susceptibilities

General Information

  • Ampicillin
  • Amoxicillin
  • Vancomycin
  • Daptomycin
  • Linezolid

Gram positive cocci in short chains

May require contact precautions if highly resistant. ID consult recommended if highly drug resistant.

Most Enterococcus faecalis isolates at UCDMC are susceptible to ampicillin.