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LP102543-8   Enterococcus faecium
Enterococcus faecalis and faecium are Gram-positive commensal bacteria of the gastrointestinal tract. Although part of the normal intestinal flora, Enterococcus species are increasingly recognized as important pathogens and a common cause of nosocomial infections. E. faecalis and E. faecium account for the vast majority of infections in humans, which can include urinary tract infections, endocarditis, bacteremia, wounds infections, intraabdominal and pelvic infections. Enterococci can show both intrinsic and acquired resistance to antibiotics including penicillin, chloramphenicol, tetracyclines, rifampin, fluoroquinolones, aminoglycosides and vancomycin. E. faecium is responsible for the majority of vancomycin-resistant enterococcal (VRE) infections. The virulence of the Enterococci is generally considered lower than S. aureus. However, because these infections often occur in debilitated patients, the mortality can be as high as 50% https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/216993-overview Source: Regenstrief LOINC

LOINC Names Get Info

Fully-Specified Name
Enterococcus faecium DNA:PrThr:Pt:{Specimen}:Ord:{Molgen}
Long Common Name
Enterococcus faecium DNA [Presence] in Specimen by Molgen
Short Name
E faecium DNA Spec Ql
Display Name
E. faecium DNA Molgen Ql (Specimen)
Consumer Name Alpha Get Info
Enterococcus faecium, Specimen

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Basic Attributes

Class
MICRO
Type
Laboratory
First Released
Version 2.83
Last Updated
Version 2.83 (ADD)
Order vs. Observation
Both

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