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Comparative genomics of enterococci: variation in Enterococcus faecalis, clade structure in E. faecium, and defining characteristics of E. gallinarum and E. casseliflavus.
mBio - 1 Jan 2012
Palmer Kelli L, Godfrey Paul, Griggs Allison, Kos Veronica N, Zucker Jeremy, Desjardins Christopher, Cerqueira Gustavo, Gevers Dirk, Walker Suzanne, Wortman Jennifer, Feldgarden Michael, Haas Brian, Birren Bruce, Gilmore Michael S
Abstract excerpt
The enterococci are Gram-positive lactic acid bacteria that inhabit the gastrointestinal tracts of diverse hosts. However, Enterococcus faecium and E. faecalis have emerged as leading causes of multidrug-resistant hospital-acquired infections. The mechanism by which a well-adapted commensal evolv...
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