Enterococcus Bacteria

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-009690",
  "term": "Enterococcus Bacteria",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Found in the feces of humans and other warmblooded animals. Although some strains are ubiquitous and not related to fecal pollution, the presence of enterococci in water is an indication of fecal pollution and the possible presence of enteric pathogens. Enterococcus bacteria are those bacteria that produce pink to red colonies with black or reddish-brown precipitate after incubation at 41 °C on mE agar (nutrient medium for bacterial growth) and subsequent transfer to EIA medium. Enterococci include Streptococcus feacalis, Streptococcus feacium, Streptococcus avium, and their variants. [",
  "references": [
    "USGS Water Resources Data State, 2005 Definition of Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/enterococcus-bacteria/"
}