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Enterococcus faecalis

Species of bacterium

Species / taxontaxonQ140014

Scientific name: Enterococcus faecalis
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1.Stated in BacDiveRetrieved 2016-07-01
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Rank: species
Parent taxon: Enterococcus

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Enterococcus faecalis – formerly classified as part of the group D Streptococcus, is a Gram-positive, commensal bacterium naturally inhabiting the gastrointestinal tracts of humans. Like other species in the genus Enterococcus, E. faecalis is found in healthy humans and can be used as a probiotic. The probiotic strains such as Symbioflor1 and EF-2001 are characterized by the lack of specific genes related to drug resistance and pathogenesis.

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Taxon common name: 糞腸球菌
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1.Stated in Catalogue of Life in TaiwanRetrieved 2016-12-03
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Gram staining: gram-positive bacteria
Different from: Enterococcus faecium

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AIDb. (2026). Enterococcus faecalis (Q140014). Retrieved from https://aidb.si/e/enterococcus-faecalis-Q140014