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 ______.

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Vancomycin is a glycopeptide antibiotic that targets the cell wall of bacteria, similar to beta-lactams, but with a different mechanism of action. It is often used as an alternative when beta-lactams are not effective or when there is a beta-lactam allergy. Streptomycin, tetracycline, chloramphenicol, and fluoroquinolones do not target the cell wall and therefore cannot be used as alternatives for beta-lactams.

Organisms Have a Tendency to Develop Resistance to Beta-Lactams, and Humans