This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Microbiology
Which of the following is not true regarding enterococcus ? 
Select and explain. 
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
C: It is universally susceptible to penicillins
Answer: C: It is universally susceptible to penicillins 
Explanation: 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.