Case Definition- -
Enterococcal bacteraemia (Enterococcus species (blood))
Clinical criteria
Not relevant for surveillance purposes
Laboratory criteria
Isolation of Enterococcus species from blood.
Susceptibility to vancomycin or teicoplanin, ampicillin and gentamicin (high level) should be determined.
Epidemiological criteria
NA
Case classification
A. Possible case
NA
B. Probable case
NA
C. Confirmed case
Any person meeting the laboratory criteria
Current as of: 28 May 2018
Information, Data and Reports for
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