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* Non-spore forming, catalase-negative, gram-positive coccobacilli
* Previously a ''Lactobacillus'' spp.
* Cause bacteremia, abscesses, prosthetic joint infections, and infective endocarditis
* Found in ?probiotics?, raw milk, feces, fermented cereals, and vegetables
* Alterations of the gut flora from surgery or chemotherapy allow translocation
* Inherent vancomycin resistance

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[[Category:Gram-positive coccobacilli]]