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Expert opinions? what kinds of antibiotics are not bactericidal?
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Not bactericidal: When an antibiotic is not bactericidal, it usually works through bacteriostatic means. They are tetracyclines, clindamycin, macrolides, or sulfonamides to name a few.
Answered 3/23/2014
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