| Front | What diseases do Enterococcus spp. cause? |
|---|---|
| Back | • hospital acquired, opportunistic infections • infections of sterile sites and immunocompromised patients ―bacteraemia ―wound infections ―intra-abdominal wound infections ―urinary tract infections ―endocarditis • risks: prolonged hospitalization, broad spectrum antibiotics, catheters. |
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