Species identification and pattern of antibiotic resistance of enterococci isolated from cases of nosocomial infections in Suez Canal university hospital

ABSTRACT

Enterococci which are part of the normal intestinal flora are opportunistic human pathogens. The two most important species, E.faecalis and E.faecium are among the leading causes of nosocomial infections that may cause severe infections including endocarditis, urinary tract infection, septicemia and wound infections which are often difficult to treat. The aim of the present study was Isolation and characterization of enterococci from patients with nosocomial infections were performed to determine the most common species responsible for nosocomial infections and to study the patterns of resistance of the isolated strains