The most likely identification of an anaerobic gram-positive coccus that is resistant to metronidazole is:
A)Streptococcus.
B)Peptostreptococcus.
C)Leptotrichia.
D)Peptococcus.

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Among anaerobic gram-positive cocci,the genera of clinical importance are Peptostreptococcus,Finegoldia,Micromonas,Peptococcus,Anaerococcus,and Schleiferella.If a coccus is resistant to metronidazole,then it is probably an anaerobic Streptococcus or Staphylococcus.

The Most Likely Identification of an Anaerobic Gram-Positive Coccus That