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Microscopically the enterococci are Gram positive cocci, spherical or ovoid in shape (0.6-2.5m), usually occurring in pairs or short chains in broth culture. After 18-24hr incubation at 35-37°C on blood agar colonies are 1 - 2mm and may be , or non-haemolytic on horse blood agar. Most species will grow on nutrient agar at 45°C. ................
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