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Enterococcus
- Characteristics
- Gram Positive Cocci
- Previously defined as Group D Streptococcus
- Organisms
- Enterococcus faecalis
- Enterococcus faecium
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| Definition (MSH) | A genus of gram-positive, coccoid bacteria consisting of organisms causing variable hemolysis that are normal flora of the intestinal tract. Previously thought to be a member of the genus STREPTOCOCCUS, it is now recognized as a separate genus. |
| Definition (CSP) | genus of gram positive, coccoid bacteria consisting of organisms causing variable hemolysis that are normal flora of the intestinal tract; previously thought to be a member of the genus Streptococcus, it is now recognized as a separate genus. |
| Concepts | Bacterium (T007)
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| English | Enterococcus, Enterococcus species, Genus Enterococcus, Streptococcus enterococcus group |
| Spanish | enterococo, género Enterococcus, genero Enterococcus |
| Credits | Derived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)
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