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