Which of the following is a correct statement about antimicrobial drugs?
A. One of the most serious effects of clindamycin is phlebitis.
B. Metronidazole may cause a disulfiram-like reaction when mixed with alcohol.
C. Chloramphenicol is mainly indicated for treatment of resistant staphylococcal and enterococcal infections.
D. One of the main indications for vancomycin is the treatment of certain types of meningitis.
Answer: B
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