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[Enterococci in human environment]

S Flahaut1, P Boutibonnes, Y Auffray

  • 1Laboratoire de microbiologie de l'environment, Université de Caen, France. lme@ibba.unicaen.fr

Canadian Journal of Microbiology
|August 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Enterococci bacteria are fecal in origin and found in the environment, indicating potential pathogens. These adaptable microbes can be beneficial or cause severe infections, highlighting their dual role.

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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Environmental Science

Context:

  • Enterococci are fecal-origin bacteria, commonly detected in wastewater and food products.
  • Their presence can signal enteropathogenic organisms, necessitating environmental monitoring.

Purpose:

  • To elucidate the dual nature of enterococci, encompassing their role as indicators of fecal contamination and potential human pathogens.
  • To highlight their ecological adaptability and antibiotic resistance.

Summary:

  • Enterococci, originating from the intestine, are ubiquitous in the environment due to human and animal waste.
  • They exhibit remarkable survival in harsh conditions, resisting environments detrimental to other microbes.
  • While some strains are used in food production, others act as opportunistic pathogens, causing severe infections across all age groups.

Impact:

  • Enterococci's ability to adapt and develop antibiotic multiresistance blurs the line between contaminant and pathogen.
  • This necessitates a cautious approach, suspecting enterococci presence in human environments due to their potential pathogenic role.

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