Understanding the Genus Neisseria: Pathogens and Characteristics
The genus Neisseria comprises important pathogens such as Neisseria meningitidis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae, causing meningitis, gonorrhea, and other infections. This article explores their characteristics, differentiation from non-pathogenic species, properties like Gram-negative diplococci, and ser
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Overview of Neisseria: Morphology, Cultural Characteristics, and Pathogenicity
Neisseria, named after Dr. Albert Neisser, are gram-negative cocci known for causing gonorrhoea and other infections. They are aerobic, catalase-positive organisms usually found as commensals in the upper respiratory tract. Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Neisseria meningitidis are the most significant sp
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Overview of Neisseria Species: Characteristics, Pathogenicity, and Laboratory Diagnosis
Neisseria species are Gram-negative diplococci known for pathogens like N. gonorrhoeae causing gonorrhea and N. meningitidis causing meningitis. They are aerobic to facultatively anaerobic, oxidase-positive, non-motile, and encapsulated cocci. N. gonorrhoeae is fastidious, requiring increased CO2 te
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