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Enterococcus faecium

A species of gram-positive, coccoid bacteria whose organisms are normal flora of the intestinal tract. Unlike ENTEROCOCCUS FAECALIS, this species may produce an alpha-hemolytic reaction on blood agar and is unable to utilize pyruvic acid as an energy source.

Year introduced: 1992

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Tree Number(s): B03.353.750.250.250.300, B03.510.550.250.250.300

MeSH Unique ID: D016984

Registry Number: txid1352

Entry Terms:

  • Streptococcus faecium

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