Global emergence and dissemination of enterococci as nosocomial pathogens: attack of the clones?
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, they have also become globally important nosocomial pathogens. Within the genus Enterococcus, Enterococcus faecium an...
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| Format: | Article |
| Langue: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2016-05-01
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| Collection: | Frontiers in Microbiology |
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| Accès en ligne: | http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fmicb.2016.00788/full |