Genetic diversity among Enterococcus faecalis.

Enterococcus faecalis, a ubiquitous member of mammalian gastrointestinal flora, is a leading cause of nosocomial infections and a growing public health concern. The enterococci responsible for these infections are often resistant to multiple antibiotics and have become notorious for their ability to...

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Main Authors: Shonna M McBride, Vincent A Fischetti, Donald J Leblanc, Robert C Moellering, Michael S Gilmore
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2007-07-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC1899230?pdf=render