It is commonly used to identify members of the genus Enterococcus (E faecalis and E. faecium). The first selective ingredient in this agar is bile, which inhibits the growth of Gram-positives other ...

coli) produce five to 16 times more protective capsular 'slime' when Enterococcus faecalis (EF) is present. The finding could lead to targeted therapies for E. coli infections specific to dogs and ...