E. faecalis can cause life-threatening infections including meningitis, sub-acute endocarditis, bacteremia, and wound infections. Most infections stem from intestinal trauma or fecal contamination.
Enterococcus faecalis is a Gram-positive, commensal bacterium inhabiting the gastrointestinal tracts of humans and other mammals. It is formerly known as Group D Streptococcus.
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