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The genus includes species of psychobiotic bacteria
More granular findings include the association of Enterococcus enrichment with a higher likelihood of Colorectal tumorigenesis, although the causative mechanisms remain unclear
It produces serotonin as secondary product
Enterococci make up a very small proportion (<0.1%) of the Gut microbiota in healthy humans
Enterococci are so well adapted to the modern hospital environment as leading hospital pathogens
see also:
Nosocomial Infection
Opportunistic infections
Serotonin (5-HT) producing bacterial species and strains