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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 …
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 …
Introduction of L-pyrrolidinyl-β-naphthylamide (PYR) Test L-pyrrolidinyl-β-naphthylamide (PYR) test uses to identify the capability of organisms utilizing substrate, PYR by L-pyrroglutamyl amino-peptidase. Application of this test are as follows: Principle of L-pyrrolidinyl-β-naphthylamide (PYR) Test L-pyrrolidinyl-β-naphthylamide (PYR) acts as a substrate for the detection of the enzyme …
Introduction of Culture Media Culture media are required to grow the organisms and they are generally from clinical specimens to identify the causative agent. Common Ingredients of Culture Media Common Ingredients of Culture Media and their basic constituents are as follows- Water: It is the …
List of Some Typical Arrangements of Bacteria In this chapter, we discuss some typical arrangements of bacteria like Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, pneumococcus, Enterococcus, Micrococcus, Neisseria species, Bacillus anthracis, Diphtheroids, Corynebacterium diphtheriae, Listeria monocytogenes, Vibrio cholerae, Campylobacter, Helicobacter, Treponema, Leptospira, Borrelia, etc. S.No. Arrangements Organisms 1. Gram-positive cocci …
Introduction Enterococcus faecalis (previously identified as Streptococcus faecalis) is a Gram-positive coccus in singles, pairs, and even short chains which is a commensal member of the gut microbiota of a wide range of microbes. With the advent of antibiotic therapy, it has emerged as a …
Introduction of Bile Esculin test Bile esculin test is widely used to differentiate Enterococci from streptococci, other than streptococcus bovis as well as Yersinia enterocolitica from food and animal feeding stuff and Listeria monocytogenes which are bile tolerant and can hydrolyze esculin to esculetin, it reacts …
Introduction of Bacteria-wise Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) All antimicrobial agents/ antibiotics are not applicable for all bacteria and for this reason, we should follow organism-wise antibiotics policy. As we know, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is increasing day by day but no new antibiotic has not been …