What is the action of an antibiotic that is classified as bacteriostatic?
A) Bacteriostatic drugs kill the bacteria.
B) Bacteriostatic drugs slow the growth of bacteria.
C) Bacteriostatic drugs are only effective against gram-positive organisms.
D) Bacteriostatic drugs are only effective against gram-negative organisms.
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