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Enterococcus MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Enterococcus
Tree Number(s)
B03.353.750.250.250
B03.510.550.250.250
Unique ID
D016983
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D016983
Annotation
"normal flora of the intestinal tract"; usually non-pathogenic
Scope Note
A genus of gram-positive, coccoid bacteria consisting of organisms causing variable hemolysis that are normal flora of the intestinal tract. Previously thought to be a member of the genus STREPTOCOCCUS, it is now recognized as a separate genus.
NLM Classification #
QW 142.5.E5
Previous Indexing
Streptococcus (1966-1991)
Public MeSH Note
92
History Note
92
Date Established
1992/01/01
Date of Entry
1991/05/30
Revision Date
2020/08/13
Enterococcus Preferred
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