Enterococcus hirae

Synonyms

Streptococcus faecalis ATCC 9790

Streptococcus faecium ATCC 9790

A species of Enterococcus that occurs in the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT of birds and mammals, and to a lesser extent humans. Some strains cause diseases including DIARRHEA; BACTEREMIA; and ENDOCARDITIS in humans and animals.