To obtain a bactericidal effect in enterococci, ampicillin or penicillin must be given in combination with
A) macrolides.
B) peptidoglycans.
C) cephalosporins.
D) aminoglycosides.

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In order to obtain a bactericidal effect in enterococci, ampicillin or penicillin must be given in combination with aminoglycosides. Aminoglycosides work by disrupting bacterial protein synthesis, while penicillins and ampicillin work by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. The combination of these two classes of antibiotics is particularly effective against enterococci.

To Obtain a Bactericidal Effect in Enterococci, Ampicillin or Penicillin