Enterococcus faecalis is a commensal bacterium commonly found in the human
gastrointestinal tract. However, in individuals with compromised immune systems, the …

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of cancer morbidity and mortality worldwide.
The etiology and pathogenesis of CRC remain unclear. A growing body of evidence …

Introduction Infective endocarditis (IE) has undergone important changes in its epidemiology
worldwide. Methods The study aimed to compare IE epidemiological features and outcomes …

Background Enterococcal bacteraemia (EB) is common, particularly in the nosocomial
setting, and its management poses a challenge for clinicians and microbiologists. Objectives …

Native valve infective endocarditis (NVE) is a global phenomenon, defined by infection of a
native heart valve and involving the endocardial surface. The causes and epidemiology of …

Today, Enterococcus faecalis is one of the main causes of infective endocarditis in the world,
generally affecting an elderly and fragile population, with a high mortality rate. Enterococci …

Enterococcus faecalis is a bacterial pathogen that can cause opportunistic infections.
Studies indicate that initial biofilm formation plays a crucial regulatory role in these …

The specific management of infective endocarditis (IE) in elderly patients is not specifically
addressed in recent guidelines despite its increasing incidence and high mortality in this …

Background Bloodstream infections may occur as a complication of colorectal cancer or be a
marker for its occult presence. The objectives of this study were to quantify the overall and …

Enterococcus faecalis is a major opportunistic bacterial pathogen of increasing clinical
relevance. A substantial body of experimental evidence suggests that early biofilm formation …