The following is true of linezolid except:
A. It inhibits bacterial protein synthesis at an
early step
B. It is active against vancomycin resistant
enterococci
C. It is the drug of choice for enterococcal
endocarditis
D. It can be administered orally as well as by
i.v. infusion

1 Answer

Answer :

C. It is the drug of choice for enterococcal
endocarditis

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