Infections caused by enterococci


 * These are G+ cocci that exist in pairs (diplococci) or short chains. They are facultative anaerobes, high pH resistant, and survive high temperatures (up to 60°C for thirty minutes). They are commensal organisms in the gastrointestinal system.
 * Enterococcus faecalis, Enterococcus faecium

Infections caused by enterococci

 * Lower urinary tract infections
 * Acute urinary bladder infection (cystitis acuta)
 * Acute bacterial prostatitis
 * Acute epididymitis
 * Upper urinary tract infections
 * Acute bacterial pyelonephritis