Overview

Enterococcus faecalis is a gram-positive, coccus shaped, lactic acid bacterium, with demonstrated ubiquity across multiple anatomical sites. Enterococcus faecalis isolates have been isolated from clinical samples as the etiological agent in patients with overt infections, and from body sites previously thought to be sterile but absent of signs and symptoms of infection. E. faecalis is implicated in both human health and disease, recognised as a commensal, a probiotic and an opportunistic multiply resistant pathogen. E faecalis has emerged as a key pathogen in nosocomial infections. Enterococcus faecalis is a commensal bacterium inhabiting the gastro-intestinal tract of humans. Interestingly, although it is not clear whether E faecalis is part of the oral cavity microbiome, it is frequently recovered from root canal infections. Specifically, it is the major pathogen found in persistent infections associated with root canal treatment failure. Moreover, E faecalis is one of the leading multidrug resistant nosocomial pathogens, causing infective endocarditis, and participating in urinary tract, wound, and device- device-related infections. This book discusses the molecular characteristics, its role in nonsocomial infections and the antibacterial effects of Enterococcus faecalis. It begins by discussing the virulence factors of enterococcus faecalis and concludes with E faecalis in dental infections.

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Author:   Henry L Mack
Publisher:   Nova Science Publishers Inc
Imprint:   Nova Science Publishers Inc
Weight:   0.508kg
ISBN:  

9781633210493

ISBN 10:   1633210499
Pages:   202
Publication Date:   05 August 2014
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Preface; Virulence Factors of Enterococcus faecalis: The Promoters for Their Pathogenicity; Naturally-Derived Molecules as a Strategy for Countering E. faecalis Infection; Enterococcus faecalis: Role in Nosocomial Infection, Resistance Traits & Molecular Epidemiology; Promiscuity, Pheromones & Pathogenicity: Why All Enterococci Are Not Created Equal; High-Level Gentamicin Resistance in Enterococcus faecalis: Molecular Characteristics & Relevance in Severe Infections; Enterococcus faecalis in Endodontics; Molecular Characterization of Natural Dairy Isolates of Enterococcus faecalis & Evaluation of Their Antimicrobial Potential; Enterococcus faecalis in Dental Infections: Virulence Factors, Molecular Characteristics, Antibacterial & Anti-Infective Techniques; Index.

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