American Society of Microbiology ABMM ABMM Question # 97 Topic 5 Discussion

American Society of Microbiology ABMM ABMM Question # 97 Topic 5 Discussion

ABMM Exam Topic 5 Question 97 Discussion:
Question #: 97
Topic #: 5

Which of the following bacterial genera inherently possesses D-alanyl-D-lactate peptide subunits in its peptidoglycan precursors, conferring natural, high-level resistance to vancomycin?


A.

Staphylococcus


B.

Enterococcus (e.g., E. gallinarum, E. casseliflavus carrying vanC)


C.

Streptococcus


D.

Leuconostoc


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