Organism Spotlight: <em>Enterococcus faecalis</em> and <em>E. faecium</em>

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Continuing Education Credits

P.A.C.E.® Contact Hours: hour(s)

Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Science CE Credit Hours

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Objectives

  • Describe the general laboratory characteristics of Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium.
  • Identify common infections associated with enterococci.
  • Explain methods used to identify enterococci.
  • Differentiate important clinical characteristics of E. faecalis and E. faecium.
  • Describe intrinsic and acquired antimicrobial resistance in enterococci, including vancomycin resistance.
  • Recognize important diagnostic and susceptibility testing considerations associated with enterococci.

Course Outline

  • Organism Spotlight: Enterococcus faecalis and E. faecium
    • Course Description
    • Meet the Organisms
    • Colonization, Risk Factors for Infection, & VRE Screening
    • E. faecalis Versus E. faecium
    • Clinical Disease
    • Virulence Factors
    • Laboratory Identification
    • Intrinsic Antimicrobial Resistance
    • Acquired Antimicrobial Resistance
    • Diagnostic Pitfalls
    • Case Study
    • Key Takeaways
    • References

Additional Information

This is a mini course designed to enhance learning and reinforce existing knowledge. It does not provide continuing education (CE) credit. The purpose of this course is to support ongoing professional development and review.