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