label: Enterococcus faecalis infection
label_lc: enterococcus faecalis infection
description: "A bacterial infection induced by Enterococcus faecalis which is the most prevalent species (along with Enterococcus faecium) cultured from humans, accounting for more than 90% of clinical isolates. Enterococci are part of the normal intestinal flora of humans and animals. They have been long recognized as important human pathogens."