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State the main difference between bacteriostatic and bactericidal antibiotics. Give one example of each.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Define Bacteriostatic Antibiotics:** - Bacteriostatic antibiotics are substances that inhibit or stop the growth and reproduction of bacteria. They do not kill the bacteria directly but rather prevent them from multiplying. 2. **Example of Bacteriostatic Antibiotic:** - An example of a bacteriostatic antibiotic is **Erythromycin**. It is commonly used to treat various bacterial infections by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. ...
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