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Enterococcal Infections eMedicine Infectious Diseases

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Location: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/216993-overview

Description: Enterococci are part of the normal intestinal flora of humans and animals but are also important pathogens responsible for serious infections. The genus Enterococcus includes more than 17 species, but only a few cause clinical infections in humans. With increasing antibiotic resistance, enterococci are recognized as feared nosocomial pathogens that can be challenging to treat.
Susan L Fraser, MD 2008

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Author/Contact: Susan L Fraser, MD
Institution: eMedicine
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Language: English

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Added: Mon May 18 2009