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Which bacterium is known to be resistant to clindamycin?
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Correct answer: A. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- A. CORRECT. Aerobic Gram-negative rods such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa are intrinsically resistant to clindamycin.
- B. INCORRECT. Streptococci are generally susceptible.
- C. INCORRECT. Many S. aureus strains are susceptible (clindamycin is used for some MRSA).
- D. INCORRECT. Clindamycin has good anaerobic coverage, including many Bacteroides.
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