Eight virulence associated genes were detected from 42 strains of Enterococcus faecalis by PCR in Hunan Province,and the hemolytic and gelatin solubility of these isolates were also determined by plate method. The 8 genes included cytolysin activator gene cylA, gelatinase gene gelE,Enterococcus sur- face protein gene esp, collagen adhesion gene ace, aggregation substance gene asal,E, faecalis endocarditis antigen gene efaA,and 2 supposed virulence associated genes EF3314 and EF0591 were also included. In result,EF3314 gene was widespread in 24 ...