Cell Wall & Gram classification â¢ Most bacteria fall into one of two groups: Gram-positive or Gram-negative â¢ Based on results of a differential staining test (the Gramâs stain) â¢ Primary basis for this distinction is differences in their cell walls Cell Wall: structure & composition Peptidoglycan (murein) â¢ Most importantcomponent
Chlorhexidine is a disinfectant and topical anti-infective agent used also as mouthwash to prevent oral plaque. The physiologic effect of chlorhexidine is by means of Decreased Cell Wall Integrity. Chlorhexidine is a biguanide compound used as an antiseptic agent with topical antibacterial activity.
medical definition of methenamine a crystalline compound used in the form of its mandelate c6h12n4 c8h8o3 or hippurate c6h12n4 c9h9no3 as a urinary antiseptic especially to treat bacteriuria associated with cystitis and pyelitis called also hexamethylenetetramine hexamine see mandelamineefinition of methenamine hexamethylenetetramine especially when used in the form of an organic salt to treat urinary tract infections advertisement