Enterococcus faecium: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Gram positive cocci in singles, pairs and chains of Enterococcus faecium in Gram staining of culture microscopy

Introduction Enterococcus faecium is a bacterium that belongs to the Enterococcus genus, which is a part of the Firmicutes phylum. It is a Gram-positive, facultative anaerobic coccus, typically occurring in pairs or short chains. Enterococci are commensal bacteria commonly found in the gastrointestinal tract of …

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Enterococcus: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Enterococcus faecium colony characteristics on CLED agar of Urine Culture

Introduction Enterococcus is a genus of Gram-positive bacteria that are part of the normal microbial flora of humans and animals. They are facultative anaerobes, meaning they can survive in both the presence and absence of oxygen. Enterococcus species are known for their ability to thrive …

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Gram Positive Cocci (GPC): Introduction, and List of Bacteria, Keynotes, and Related Images

Introduction of Gram Positive Cocci ‘Gram Positive Cocci (GPC)‘ bacteria retain crystal violet dye and stain blue or purple on Gram’s staining. The most common medically important bacteria of GPC are Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Enterococcus species, Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus agalactiae and Staphylococcus saprophyticus. List …

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