Enterococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Enterococcus is a type of bacteria that normally lives in the intestines but can cause infections in the urinary tract, wounds, bloodstream, or heart valves when it spreads to other body parts. It often affects people who are hospitalized, have weakened immunity, or have undergone surgery or catheter placement. These infections may require specific antibiotics as some strains are resistant to common medications.