FaeciumAntimicrobial activityATCCStreptococcusEnterococcal InfectionsStaphylococcusChlorhexidineFacultative anaerobic organismsEndodonticBactericidal activitySilver nanoparticlesSodium hypochloriteInfective endocarditisBiofilm formationVancomycin-resistant eForamGram-positive microorganismsInfectionsEndocarditisAntibioticResistanceCalciumBacteriaNosocomialBiofilmsEfficacyStudyPathogenicityOrganismsCandidaInfectionSpeciesDaptomycinBacteremiaVivoResistantCanalsActivityNaOClPersistentIntra-abdominalRootCombination
Faecium10
- Quinupristin/dalfopristin can be used to treat Enterococcus faecium but not E. faecalis. (wikipedia.org)
- Quinupristin-dalfopristin, the first formulation of a distinct class of antibiotics known as the streptogramins, has activity against a range of gram-positive bacteria that are usually resistant to other agents, including vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium . (aafp.org)
- In September 1999, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration labeled quinupristin-dalfopristin (Synercid) for use in the treatment of serious or life-threatening infections associated with vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium bacteremia and complicated skin and skin structure infections caused by methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes (group A streptococcus). (aafp.org)
- Enterococcus faecalis and E faecium can cause a variety of infections including cystitis, pyelonephritis and catheter-associated UTI, endocarditis, and mixed-organism infections of the abdomen and pelvis. (medscape.com)
- Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium are the most prevalent species cultured from humans, accounting for more than 90% of clinical isolates. (medscape.com)
- [ 1 ] Enterococcus faecalis is more virulent or pathogenic, but E faecium is responsible for most of the vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) infections. (medscape.com)
- It appears that combining various beta-lactam antibiotics with daptomycin may result in synergy against vancomycin-resistant E faecalis and E faecium . (medscape.com)
- были выделены из 35 (31,8%) образцов (33 - E. faecium и 2 - E. faecalis ). (cmac-journal.ru)
- 1. LeClercq R., Derlot E., Duval J., Courvalin P. Plasmid-mediated resistance to vancomycin and teicoplanin in Enterococcus faecium. (cmac-journal.ru)
- Enterococcus faecalis and E. faecium cause a variety of infections, including endocarditis, urinary tract infections. (msdmanuals.com)
Antimicrobial activity4
- Objective: the objective of this study is to evaluate in vitro the antimicrobial activity of 5% and 10% propolis suspension against Enterococcus faecalis (ATCC 29212). (bvsalud.org)
- Conclusion: The propolis extract suspension at 5% and 10% in propylene glycol did not present antimicrobial activity in vitro against Enterococcus faecalis. (bvsalud.org)
- For in vitro antimicrobial activity evaluation, biofilm of Enterococcus faecalis was induced on 60 blocks of bovine dentin which were divided in 3 experimental and a control (no treatment) groups (n=15). (usp.br)
- Propolis and AI have significant antimicrobial activity against E. faecalis . (ijdr.in)
ATCC2
- Enterococcus faecalis (ATCC 29212) e Candida albicans (ATCC antimicrobiana sobre os microrganismos estudados. (bvs.br)
- Antibacterial effect of four endodontic cements against Enterococcus faecalis ATCC 29212. (udec.cl)
Streptococcus5
- Enterococcus faecalis - formerly classified as part of the group D Streptococcus system - is a Gram-positive, commensal bacterium inhabiting the gastrointestinal tracts of humans. (wikipedia.org)
- thus, E. faecalis was known as Streptococcus faecalis. (wikipedia.org)
- Treatment of uncomplicated UTIs (acute cystitis) in women caused by susceptible Escherichia coli or Enterococcus faecalis (formerly Streptococcus faecalis ). (drugs.com)
- As contagens de bactérias láticas do queijo de coalho dos produtores A e B foram na ordem de 106 e as maiores contagens (109 UFC/g) foram observadas no queijo do produtor C. Foram selecionadas 49 bactérias láticas típicas das três propriedades e os gêneros predominantes foram: Enterococcus, Lactococcus, Streptococcus e Leuconostoc. (bvsalud.org)
- The lactic acid bacteria counts of coalho cheese from producers A and B were 106 and the highest counts (109 UFC/g) were found in cheese samples from producer C. Forty-nine lactic acid bacteria from three rural properties were selected and predominant genera was Enterococcus, Lactococcus, Streptococcus and Leuconostoc. (bvsalud.org)
Enterococcal Infections4
- Enterococcal Infections Enterococci are gram-positive, facultative anaerobic organisms. (msdmanuals.com)
- Because enterococci can be found in the normal gastrointestinal and female genital tracts, most enterococcal infections have been attributed to endogenous sources within the individual patient. (cdc.gov)
- From 1989 through 1993, the percentage of nosocomial enterococcal infections reported to CDC's National Nosocomial Infections Surveillance (NNIS) system that were caused by vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) increased from 0.3% to 7.9% (1). (cdc.gov)
- INTRODUCTION From 1989 though 1993, the percentage of nosocomial enterococcal infections reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Nosocomial Infections Surveillance (NNIS) System that were caused by vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) increased from 0.3% to 7.9%[1]. (cdc.gov)
Staphylococcus1
- CIPRO XR is indicated for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, Enterococcus faecalis, or Staphylococcus saprophyticus. (globalrph.com)
Chlorhexidine4
- In root-canal treatments, NaOCl and chlorhexidine (CHX) are used to fight E. faecalis before isolating the canal. (wikipedia.org)
- The purpose of this study was to assess in vitro the tooth color alterations associated with two commonly used endodontic irrigants, the chlorhexidine gluconate (CHX) and the sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) up to 15 days post-treatment. (thejcdp.com)
- In vitro assessment of the immediate and prolonged antimicrobial action of chlorhexidine gel as an endodontic irrigant against Enterococcus faecalis. (thejcdp.com)
- Efficacy of chlorhexidine- and calcium hydroxide-containing medicaments against Enterococcus faecalis in vitro. (journal-imab-bg.org)
Facultative anaerobic organisms1
- Enterococcus species are facultative anaerobic organisms that can survive temperatures of 60°C for short periods and that grow in high salt concentrations. (medscape.com)
Endodontic3
- In vitro longitudinal assessment of coronal discoloration from endodontic sealers. (thejcdp.com)
- In vitro antibacterial efficacy of endodontic irrigants against Enterococcus faecalis. (thejcdp.com)
- A comparative evaluation of Morinda citrifolia, green tea polyphenols, and Triphala with 5% sodium hypochlorite as an endodontic irrigant against Enterococcus faecalis: An in vitro study. (noniresearch.org)
Bactericidal activity2
- however, in vitro bactericidal activity has been demonstrated against certain strains of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae . (centerwatch.com)
- Antienterococcal bactericidal activity is recommended when blood culture results are positive for enterococci. (medscape.com)
Silver nanoparticles2
- The goal of this study is to evaluate the bactericidal effect of diode laser irradiation (970 nm), the silver nanoparticles in root canals infected by Enterococcus faecalis bacteria, and the thermal change that occurs after laser application. (springeropen.com)
- The samples are inoculated by Enterococcus faecalis bacterial strain and randomly divided into three groups: group I (control) ( n = 15), group II ( Enterococcus faecalis bacteria and silver nanoparticles) ( n = 15), and group III ( Enterococcus faecalis bacteria and diode laser) ( n = 15). (springeropen.com)
Sodium hypochlorite2
- Aim To evaluate in vitro the effectiveness of sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl). (unesp.br)
- Propolis, AI, Triphala, C. longa , and MC with that of 2.5% sodium hypochlorite against Enterococcus faecalis . (ijdr.in)
Infective endocarditis1
- Enterococcus faecalis can cause infective endocarditis and other complicated infections. (lu.se)
Biofilm formation1
- Several genes isolated from resistant enterococci ( agg, gelE, ace, cylLLS, esp, cpd, fsrB ) encode virulence factors such as the production of gelatinase and hemolysin, adherence to caco-2 and hep-2 cells, and capacity for biofilm formation. (medscape.com)
Vancomycin-resistant e2
- 2. Uttley A.H., Collins C.H., Naidoo J., George R.C. Vancomycin-resistant enterococci. (cmac-journal.ru)
- Since 1989, a rapid increase in the incidence of infection and colonization with vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) has been reported by U.S. hospitals. (cdc.gov)
Foram1
- Para avaliação da atividade antimicrobiana, o biofilme de Enterococcus faecalis foi induzido in vitro em 60 blocos de dentina bovina, os quais foram divididos em três grupos experimentais e um controle (sem tratamento) (n = 15). (usp.br)
Gram-positive microorganisms1
- The vanA gene, which is frequently plasmid-borne and confers high-level resistance to vancomycin, can be transferred in vitro from enterococci to a variety of gram-positive microorganisms,[18,19] including S. aureus[20]. (cdc.gov)
Infections10
- As an opportunistic pathogen, E. faecalis can cause life-threatening infections, especially in the nosocomial (hospital) environment, where the naturally high levels of antibiotic resistance found in E. faecalis contribute to its pathogenicity. (wikipedia.org)
- Re-infected root canal-treated teeth are about nine times more likely to harbor E. faecalis than cases of primary infections. (wikipedia.org)
- E. faecalis is found in most healthy individuals, but can cause endocarditis and sepsis, urinary tract infections (UTIs), meningitis, and other infections in humans. (wikipedia.org)
- Several virulence factors are thought to contribute to E. faecalis infections. (wikipedia.org)
- According to one study combined drug therapy has shown some efficacy in cases of severe infections (e.g. heart valves infections) against susceptible strains of E. faecalis. (wikipedia.org)
- Enterococci are part of the normal intestinal flora of humans and animals.The genus Enterococcus includes more than 17 species, although only a few cause clinical infections in humans. (medscape.com)
- Other uncommon infections caused by enterococci include osteomyelitis and septic joint infections . (medscape.com)
- However, recent reports of outbreaks and endemic infections caused by enterococci, including VRE, have indicated that patient-to-patient transmission of the microorganisms can occur either through direct contact or through indirect contact via a) the hands of personnel or b) contaminated patient-care equipment or environmental surfaces. (cdc.gov)
- Vancomycin resistance in enterococci has coincided with the increasing incidence of high-level enterococcal resistance to penicillin and aminoglycosides, thus presenting a challenge for physicians who treat patients who have infections caused by these microorganisms (1,4). (cdc.gov)
- Because enterococci are part of the normal flora of the gastrointestinal and female genital tracts, most infections with these microorganisms have been attributed to the patient's endogenous flora[15]. (cdc.gov)
Endocarditis6
- Dual antibiotic therapy with a cell-wall active agent plus a synergistic agent is necessary when treating endocarditis or meningitis due to enterococci. (medscape.com)
- Combination therapy with a cell wall-active agent (eg, ampicillin, vancomycin) and an aminoglycoside (eg, gentamicin, streptomycin) has long been regarded as the standard of care for E faecalis native valve endocarditis. (medscape.com)
- In sensitive E faecalis native valve endocarditis treated with ampicillin plus an aminoglycoside, consideration should be given to limiting the aminoglycoside component to 2 weeks in order to avoid nephrotoxic, vestibular, and ototoxic events. (medscape.com)
- Multiple studies of ceftriaxone plus ampicillin in E faecalis valve endocarditis supported those of smaller earlier ones. (medscape.com)
- Enterococci cause 5-15% of all endocarditis cases. (medscape.com)
- E faecalis causes most cases of endocarditis. (medscape.com)
Antibiotic2
- Antibiotic resistance of corynebacteria is relatively common but resistance towards vancomycin could not be detected in vitro. (lu.se)
- This study aimed to determine the risk factors and in vitro antibiotic susceptibility patterns of bacterial pathogens associated with neonatal sepsis in Federal Medical Centre (FMC) and Turai Umaru Yar'adua Maternal and Children Hospital (TUYMCH), Katsina, Nigeria. (bvsalud.org)
Resistance3
- Resistance to vancomycin in E. faecalis is becoming more common. (wikipedia.org)
- Ampicillin- and vancomycin-sensitive E. faecalis (lacking high-level resistance to aminoglycosides) strains can be treated by gentamicin and ampicillin antibiotics. (wikipedia.org)
- Enterococci have both an intrinsic and acquired resistance to antibiotics, making them important nosocomial pathogens. (medscape.com)
Calcium4
- This study aimed to investigate the antimicrobial effect of nano-calcium hydroxide on the four- and six-week-old intra-canal E. faecalis biofilms. (ac.ir)
- 5. Farhad AR, Barekatain B, Allameh M, Narimani T. Evaluation of the antibacterial effect of calcium hydroxide in combination with three different vehicles: An in vitro study. (journal-imab-bg.org)
- 8. Kim D, Kim E. Antimicrobial effect of calcium hydroxide as an intracanal medicament in root canal treatment: a literature review - Part I. In vitro studies. (journal-imab-bg.org)
- In vitro effects of calcium hydroxide and polymyxin B on endotoxins in root canals. (journal-imab-bg.org)
Bacteria1
- Treatment options for vancomycin-resistant E. faecalis include nitrofurantoin (in the case of uncomplicated UTIs), linezolid, quinupristin, tigecycline and daptomycin, although ampicillin is preferred if the bacteria are susceptible. (wikipedia.org)
Nosocomial1
- The most common type of infection caused by enterococci is usually nosocomial (associated with urinary tract catheterization or instrumentation). (medscape.com)
Biofilms1
Efficacy1
- the efficacy of apple cider vinegar as an antimicrobial agent: an in vitro study. (ukm.my)
Study6
- As a result, this study gives fundamental insight into key drivers and mechanistic basis of the OMM 12 interaction network in vitro, which serves as a knowledge base for future mechanistic in vivo studies. (nature.com)
- Purpose: The aim of the present in vitro study was to measure and compare the accuracy of full- arch conventional implant impressions with open and closed-trays, full-arch digital implant impressions with intraoral scanners (IOS), and three-dimensional (3D) printed casts from the full-arch digital implant impressions. (upenn.edu)
- However, there is no comprehensive study on the effect of DOP on skin photoaging combined with in vitro and in vivo models, and its specific mechanism is still unclear. (bvsalud.org)
- In this in vitro study, seventy maxillary single-canal premolar teeth were used. (ac.ir)
- 2020). antibacterial effects of effective ecoproduce on enterococcus faecalis: an in vitro study. (ukm.my)
- This retrospective observational study of medical records included adults diagnosed with monomicrobial E. faecalis bacteremia between 2015 and 2018 in the Skåne region (Sweden). (lu.se)
Pathogenicity1
- therefore, the pathogenicity of enterococci in this setting is questionable. (medscape.com)
Organisms1
- Blood cultures that grow enterococci may be positive because of contamination of the skin with these organisms. (medscape.com)
Candida2
- Desta forma, recai sobre o material obturador, na, sobre o Enterococcus faecalis e a Candida albicans . (bvs.br)
- The teeth were contaminated with Candida albicans and enterococcus faecalis. (unesp.br)
Infection5
- E faecalis is more frequently retrieved from sites of infection. (medscape.com)
- Ampicillin is the drug of choice for monotherapy of susceptible E faecalis infection . (medscape.com)
- A blood culture positive for Enterococcus species in the absence of evidence of ongoing infection should raise this possibility. (medscape.com)
- [ 23 ] However, isolation of enterococci from respiratory secretions usually represents colonization rather than infection. (medscape.com)
- Of 50 episodes with monomicrobial E. faecalis bacteremia the control blood culture after 48 to 72 hours was positive in 5 episodes (10%) of which 4 had a complicated focal infection. (lu.se)
Species1
- Like other species in the genus Enterococcus, E. faecalis is found in healthy humans and can be used as a probiotic. (wikipedia.org)
Daptomycin1
- [ 37 , 38 ] Combining various antibiotics with daptomycin may restore the effectiveness of daptomycin against enterococci that have become resistant to it. (medscape.com)
Bacteremia3
- We prospectively investigate the incidence of persistent bacteremia with E. faecalis. (lu.se)
- We analyze factors influencing TTP in bacteremia with Enterococcus faecalis. (lu.se)
- Three hundred sixty-seven episodes with monomicrobial E. faecalis bacteremia with the corresponding TTP were identified. (lu.se)
Vivo1
- Phosphotransferase systems in Enterococcus faecalis OG1RF enhance anti-stress capacity in vitro and in vivo. (umm.de)
Resistant4
- E. faecalis is usually resistant to many commonly used antimicrobial agents (aminoglycosides, aztreonam and quinolones. (wikipedia.org)
- A less nephrotoxic combination of ampicillin and ceftriaxone (even though E. faecalis is resistant to cephalosporins, ceftriaxone is working synergistically with ampicillin) may be used alternatively for ampicillin-susceptible E. faecalis. (wikipedia.org)
- Isolation of enterococci resistant to multiple antibiotics has become increasingly common in the hospital setting. (medscape.com)
- [ 4 ] Clonal spread is the dominant factor in the dissemination of multidrug-resistant enterococci in North America and Europe. (medscape.com)
Canals1
- After cleaning and preparing the root canals, the samples were placed in vials containing E. faecalis solution in which the culture medium was changed daily. (ac.ir)
Activity2
- Lipid transfer protein isolated from noni seeds displays antibacterial activity in vitro and improves survival in lethal sepsis induced by CLP in mice. (noniresearch.org)
- In vitro activity of Morinda citrifolia Linn. (noniresearch.org)
NaOCl2
- However, recent studies determined that NaOCl or CHX showed low ability to eliminate E. faecalis. (wikipedia.org)
- 2.0% CHX solution was more effective than 2.5% NaOCl against E. faecalis. (unesp.br)
Persistent1
- Enterococcus faecalis is most frequently isolated from persistent apical periodontitis [2] and has many virulence factors. (ijdr.in)
Intra-abdominal1
- Polymicrobial bacteremias including enterococci and other bowel flora should increase the index of suspicion for an intra-abdominal source. (medscape.com)
Root1
- verification needed]E. faecalis has been frequently found in reinfected, root canal-treated teeth in prevalence values ranging from 30% to 90% of the cases. (wikipedia.org)
Combination1
- In 2013, a combination of cold denaturation and NMR spectroscopy was used to show detailed insights into the unfolding of the E. faecalis homodimeric repressor protein CylR2. (wikipedia.org)