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Understanding this "sketchy" microbe is essential because it breaks the typical rules of microbiology: it thrives in the cold, moves like a rocket, and specifically targets the most vulnerable populations. listeria sketchy
Why are cephalosporins ineffective against Listeria? A3: Listeria lacks penicillin-binding proteins that cephalosporins target; plus, it’s intracellular. Represents "actin rockets