Biochemical profiles of E. faecium and E. faecalis strains from clinical and water samples.

aAll strains hydrolyzed esculin and grew in 40% bile and 6.5% NaCl.bIsolated strain from blood, cerebrospinal fluid, eyes, livers, peripheral venous catheters, pleural fluid, sputum, urine, wounds, and the respiratory system).cIsolated strains from groundwater for human use and consumption (wells), water from the Xochimilco wetland, and water from a water treatment plant (used for agricultural irrigation).