Organisms

Enterococcus

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.

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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.

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15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

"normal flora of the intestinal tract"; usually non-pathogenic

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History Note

92

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  • Streptococcus (1966-1991)

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  1. B03w.353w.750w.250w.250w
  2. B03w.510w.550w.250w.250w

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QW 142.5.E5

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Enterococcus. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D016983. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D016983
  2. Enterococcus. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enterococcus
  3. Enterococcus. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q517258