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Saturday, 18 May 2024, 11:45 AM
Site: OpenLearn Create
Course: Diagnostic stewardship in clinical practice (Fleming Fund V)
Glossary: Glossary
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endogenous infections

These are infections that are caused by normal flora: for example, Enterococcus faecalis, which is a part of normal gastrointestinal tract flora, can be introduced into the blood during surgical intervention in the patient.