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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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