Pathogens
Enterococcus faecalis

Enterococcus faecalis

Precautions

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General Information

Gram positive cocci in short chains resembling streptococcus

  •  UTI
  •  Endocarditis
  •  Contributes to polymicrobial intra-abdominal and skin and soft tissue infection, but less virulent than usual pathogens.

May need Contact Precautions if VRE