Enterococci are unusually well adapted for survival and persistence in a variety of adverse
environments, including on inanimate surfaces in the hospital environment and at sites of …

A considerable number of strains belonging to different species of Enterococcus are highly
competitive due to their resistance to wide range of pH and temperature. Their …

The opportunistic pathogen Enterococcus faecium colonizes humans and a wide range of
animals, endures numerous stresses, resists antibiotic treatment and stubbornly persists in …

Probiotic bacteria were isolated from different traditional fermented foods as there are
several such foods that are not well explored for their probiotic activities. Hence, the present …

Enterococci are Gram-positive bacteria that are found in plants, soil and as commensals of
the gastrointestinal tract of humans, mammals, and insects. Despite their commensal nature …

The Enterococcus genus comprises over 50 species that live as commensal bacteria in the
gastrointestinal (GI) tracts of insects, birds, reptiles, and mammals. Named “entero” to …

Enterococci are often used in probiotics but can also cause nosocomial infections. As such,
enterococcal consumption may have beneficial health effects, but a thorough evaluation of …

The genus Enterococcus consists of facultative Gram-positive cocci that have been isolated
from a variety of animals, plants and environmental sources. Although fifty-eight species …

Bacteriocin production in lactic acid bacteria (LAB) has always been considered as a highly
desirable trait as it enhances the strain's utility in different industrial applications. Bacteriocin …

Highlights•Enterococci have become major human MDR nosocomial pathogens.•They are
found ubiquitously in non-human habitats (animals and the environment).•The main threat …