Enterococcus faecium

**Definition:** A species of gram-positive, coccoid bacteria whose organisms are normal flora of the intestinal tract. Unlike ENTEROCOCCUS FAECALIS, this species may produce an alpha-hemolytic reaction on blood agar and is unable to utilize pyruvic acid as an energy source.

**Tree numbers:** - B03.353.750.250.250.300 - B03.510.550.250.250.300

**Synonyms:** - Streptococcus faecium