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Enterococcus

A genus of gram-positive, coccoid bacteria consisting of organisms causing variable hemolysis that are normal flora of the intestinal tract. Previously thought to be a member of the genus STREPTOCOCCUS, it is now recognized as a separate genus.

Year introduced: 1992

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Tree Number(s): B03.353.750.250.250, B03.510.550.250.250

MeSH Unique ID: D016983

Registry Number: txid1350

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