Pathogens
Enterococcus faecalis

Enterococcus faecalis

Precautions

VRE only requires Enhanced Contact if open + draining wound not contained by dressing

Susceptibilities

General Information

Gram positive cocci in short chains.

GI flora.

  • Endocarditis
  • UTI
  • Contributes to polymicrobial intra-abdominal and skin and soft tissue infection, but less virulent than usual pathogens.
  • Prosthetic device-related infections (lines, heart valve/joint replacements, etc.)