Organisms have a tendency to develop resistance to beta-lactams, and humans can develop allergic reactions to them.  A drug that also targets the cell wall and can be used as an alternative is ________.

A. fluoroquinolone
B. vancomycin
C. streptomycin
D. tetracycline
E. chloramphenicol


Answer: B

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