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The following is true of vancomycin except: A. It is a bactericidal antibiotic active primarily against gram positive bacteria B. It acts by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis C. It is an alternative to penicillin for enterococcal endocarditis D. It can cause deafness as a dose related toxicity

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The following is true of vancomycin except:
A. It is a bactericidal antibiotic active primarily
against gram positive bacteria
B. It acts by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis
C. It is an alternative to penicillin for
enterococcal endocarditis
D. It can cause deafness as a dose related
toxicity
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B. It acts by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis
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