E. faecalis is responsible for many nosocomial infections in hospitals. An increase in devices such as IVs and catheters is linked to the leading cause of infections. They are mostly isolated from human intestine samples. They are normal inhabitants of urinary tract infections, bacteremia, meningitis and wounds. These infections mainly occur after abdominal surgery. Urinary tract infections are believed to be the third most common disease caused by E. faecalis. Urinary tract infection, also known as a UTI, is an infection that affects any part of the urinary system. It includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. However, urinary tract infections become serious when they spread to the kidneys. Urinary tract infection occurs when a bacterium enters the urinary tract and begins to reproduce in the bladder. When this happens, bacteria can take over and turn into a urinary tract infection. There are two types of bladder infections; one is cystitis, a type of UTI usually caused by E. coli, a bacterium found in the gastrointestinal tract. It can also be acquired through sexual intercourse, but not always. Women's body structure is always at risk for this type of bladder infection due to the distance between the urethra and the bladder. Another bladder infection is urethritis, a type of UTI that can occur when bacteria from the gestational tract spreads from the anus to the urethra. This also leads to sexual infections, such as herpes, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. Women are at a greater risk of developing a UTI than men. Signs and symptoms of UTI may include a strong urge to urinate with a burning sensation during urination. A person with urinary tract infections tends to urinate frequently and in small amounts. Urine also appears cloudy; a sign of blood in the urine with a strong odor....... middle of the card ......lycosides and sometimes vancomycin are said to be a drug resistant to E. faecalis. However, with disinfectants, E. faecalis is resistant to hydrogen peroxide and sensitive to alcohol. This pathogen is inactive or destroyed when it is at a temperature above 80 degrees Celsius. Outside of the host, E. faecalis can survive in harsh environments consisting of plants, soil, water, and food. They can also tolerate long periods of food deprivation. Antibiotic resistance also known as optochin makes it difficult to treat an infection caused by E.faecalis. In conclusion, E. faecalis can cause serious life-threatening diseases in humans and mammals, especially in our healthcare environments. Their resistance to antibiotics has increased and they are becoming very difficult for doctors to treat. Recently, stronger and more specific antibiotics have been developed.