Enterococci, from Harmless Bacteria to a Pathogen

Enterococci are gastrointestinal commensals whose hardiness allowed them to colonize very diverse environments, including soils, water, food, and feed. This ability to overcome adverse conditions makes enterococci problematic once they colonize hospital niches. Together with the malleability of thei...

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Main Authors: Sónia Ramos, Vanessa Silva, Maria de Lurdes Enes Dapkevicius, Gilberto Igrejas, Patrícia Poeta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/8/8/1118