Category:Antibiotics

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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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