E. faecalis is a gram positive bacterium, which is among the most antibiotic resistant bacteria. Containing many natural antibiotic resistances, it has acquired immunities transferred in r-plasmids among unrestrained bacteria. Since over a quarter of its genome is exogenously attained, this leads to its resistance to the strongest antibiotics or sometimes all antibiotics. This is a large concern in hospital environments and with people with low immune systems since they are more susceptible to infection.
Enterococcus faecalis usually inbabits the gastrointestinal tract in humans and animals. It can also be found in food, water, insects, birds and plants (Clauss). Typically it is considered a commensal bacterium because it benefits from living
Enterococcus faecalis usually inbabits the gastrointestinal tract in humans and animals. It can also be found in food, water, insects, birds and plants (Clauss). Typically it is considered a commensal bacterium because it benefits from living