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True statement regarding development of drug resistance in MRSA is ?

Results due to penicillinase enzyme production

Occurs due to change in penicillin binding proteins

Chromosome mediated

Treated with amoxicillin + clavulanic acid

High-Yield Explanation

Methicillin resistance occurs due to altered PBPS, thus no penicillin, (Infact no beta-lactam antibiotic) is useful against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections.

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