The word "faecium" refers to a type of bacteria called Enterococcus faecium. These bacteria are found in the intestines of humans and animals and can sometimes cause infections, especially in people with weakened immune systems. Full definition
Gilmore's lab sequenced the toxin producing E. faecium strain as part of a much wider search for the origins of enterococcal antibiotic resistance and disease - causing ability. (sciencedaily.com)
«We know that the highly antibiotic - resistant E. faecium strain we fight in the hospital is very closely related to strains found in the GI tracts of farm - raised animals.» (sciencedaily.com)
In a Purina study, Enterococcus faecium SF68 (FortiFlora) minimized the incidence of diarrhea in a naturally occurring outbreak in kittens. (epi4dogs.com)