Enterococcus faecalis Flashcards
1
Q
What type of pathogen is Enterococcus faecalis?
A
Gram positive coccus
2
Q
Where does Enterococcus faecalis reside?
A
Normal flora gastrointestinal tracts
Animals—> insects—> humans
3
Q
what is the most common disease/infection of Enterococcus faecalis?
A
HA UTIs —> bacteremia —> endocarditis / menigitis
4
Q
What is the portal of entry of Enterococcus faecalis?
A
Catheters, via direct contact from health care workers
HA nosocomial
5
Q
What is the pathogenesis of Enterococcus faecalis?
A
Make biofilms, many vfs
6
Q
Can Enterococcus faecalis be treated with antibiotics?
A
Yes if sensitive, VRE leading cause
7
Q
Is Enterococcus faecalis a bad pathogen?
A
Survive 4 months of all type of hospital surfaces that are not sanitized and 60 mins on surface of hands
