Streptococci and Group D

[Glo]

Hi everybody,

 

I have a quick question: What is the difference between the Group D Strep and Enterococci? Are they the same thing?

 

Glowstar

[CharonY]

Partially. Most group Ds were found to be enterococci, but there are exceptions. Streptococcus bovis is a true Group D Streptococcus, for example. Quite an annoying classification scheme and somewhat outdated imo...

 

edit: emphasized that S. bovis is but one example

Edited February 23, 2014 by CharonY

[Glo]

Thank you!