Enterococcal Urinary Tract Infections: A Review of the Pathogenicity, Epidemiology, and Treatment
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common causes of infections worldwide and can be caused by numerous uropathogens. <i>Enterococci</i> are Gram-positive, facultative anaerobic commensal organisms of the gastrointestinal tract that are known uropathogens. <i>Enteroc...
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2023-04-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common causes of infections worldwide and can be caused by numerous uropathogens. <i>Enterococci</i> are Gram-positive, facultative anaerobic commensal organisms of the gastrointestinal tract that are known uropathogens. <i>Enterococcus</i> spp. has become a leading cause of healthcare associated infections, ranging from endocarditis to UTIs. In recent years, there has been an increase in multidrug resistance due to antibiotic misuse, especially in enterococci. Additionally, infections due to enterococci pose a unique challenge due to their ability to survive in extreme environments, intrinsic antimicrobial resistance, and genomic malleability. Overall, this review aims to highlight the pathogenicity, epidemiology, and treatment recommendations (according to the most recent guidelines) of enterococci. |
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| Item Description: | 10.3390/antibiotics12040778 2079-6382 |