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Bacteriostatic antibiotics do not kill the bacteria- their mode of action is to prevent the bacteria from growing or reproducing. Once the agent is removed, bacterial growth may resume. Bacteriocidal antibiotics function by killing the bacteria. | Bacteriostatic antibiotics do not kill the bacteria- their mode of action is to prevent the bacteria from growing or reproducing. Once the agent is removed, bacterial growth may resume. Bacteriocidal antibiotics function by killing the bacteria. | ||
== Usage == | == Usage == | ||
*Synchronize cell cycle of a population | *Synchronize cell cycle of a population | ||
== | == Antibiotic Classes == | ||
*[[:Category:Aminoglycoside Antibiotics|Aminoglycosides]] | *[[:Category:Aminoglycoside Antibiotics|Aminoglycosides]] | ||
*[[:Category:Carbapenems|Carbapenems]] | *[[:Category:Carbapenems|Carbapenems]] | ||
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Background
Generally speaking, two types of antibiotics can be used: bacteriostatic vs. bacteriocidal.
Bacteriostatic antibiotics do not kill the bacteria- their mode of action is to prevent the bacteria from growing or reproducing. Once the agent is removed, bacterial growth may resume. Bacteriocidal antibiotics function by killing the bacteria.
Usage
- Synchronize cell cycle of a population
Antibiotic Classes
- Aminoglycosides
- Carbapenems
- Fluoroquinolones
- Ketolide Antibiotics
- Lipopeptide Antibiotics
- Macrolides
- Oxazolidinone Antibiotics
- Penicillins
- Sulfonamides
- Tetracycline Antibiotics
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Subcategories
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