Consider an antibacterial drug. In which of the following cases would the action of the drug be considered primarily bacteriostatic?

Consider an antibacterial drug. In which of the following cases would the action of the drug be considered primarily bacteriostatic? 









A. The minimal lethal concentration (MLC) is equal to the minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC).
B. The MLC is lower than the MIC.
C. The MLC is 2-4 times higher than the MIC.
D. The MLC is 10-20 times higher than the MIC.










Answer: D


Microbiology

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