Stop growth - static drug: primary action by immune system
Bacteriostatic-inhibit growth of bacteria, hosts immune responses necessary to eradicate bacteria. If antibiotics are removed, the organisms can begin growing again.Β
Bacteriostatic antibiotics are usually successful in treating infections because they allow the patientβs immune system to βcatch upβ and kill off the organisms. (Remember, many bacteria can double every 20β30 minutes!)