Pathogenic staphylococci inhibit neutrophil chemotaxis,phagocytosis,and the action of vancomycin by the production of _________.

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Pathogenic staphylococci produce slime, which is a biofilm that can inhibit neutrophil chemotaxis, phagocytosis, and the action of antibiotics like vancomycin by physically protecting the bacteria from these immune responses and antibiotic actions.

Pathogenic Staphylococci Inhibit Neutrophil Chemotaxis,phagocytosis,and the Action of Vancomycin by the Production