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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. 

enteric bacteria

Bacteria that reside in the intestines.

exogenous infections

These are infections that are acquired from the environment or animal sources, or from another person;. For example, non-surgical wounds may become contaminated, or infections such as meningococcal meningitis may spread from person to person. 

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