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Bacteriostatic

Bacteriostatic antibiotics hamper the growth of bacteria by

interfering with bacteria protein production,
interfering with bacteria DNA production
interfering with bacteria cellular metabolism

Bacteriostatic antibiotics inhibit growth while bactericidal antibiotics kill bacteria.

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