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Enterococcus faecalis : an overlooked cell invader
6 Sept 2024
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SUMMARY Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium are human pathobionts that exhibit a dual lifestyle as commensal and pathogenic bacteria. The pathogenic lifestyle is associated with specific conditions involving host susceptibility and intestinal overgrowth or the use of a medical device. Although the virulence of E. faecium appears to benefit from its antimicrobial resistance, E. faecalis is recognized...
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