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How does vancomycin function and what bacteria does it destroy?

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Vancomycin destroys Gram-positive bacteria, especially staphylococci and enterococci (see Gram's stain ). It seems to function by inhibiting the formation of the bacterial cell wall, as does penicillin; it may also cause damage to the cell membrane.

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