Which of the following is not true regarding enterococcus ?: (A) Common species are E. faecalis and E. faecium, (B) It is a cause for peritonitis, (C) It is universally susceptible to penicillins, (D) Can cause intra-abdominal abscess
Answer is C. Ans. (c) It is universally susceptible to penicillins Enterococci are resistant to penicillin Disease caused by Enterococci UTI (paicularly who are on antibiotic treatment) Bacterial endocarditis Liver abscess, intra-abdominal abscess Surgical wound infection.