Encyclopedia: Neisseria
Neisseria is a genus of Gram bacteria included among the proteobacteria, a large group of Gram-negative forms. Neisseria are diplococci that resemble coffee beans when viewed microscopically. The genus includes the species N. gonorrhoeae , which causes gonorrhoea, and N. meningitidis , one of the most common causes of bacterial meningitis and the causative agent of meningococcal septicaemia. This genus also contains several, believed to be nonpathogenic species, like: ,...
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2005-06 Meningitis outbreak (State to cover costs)
. Two are probable cases of an infection caused by the bacterium called Neisseria Meningitides. One and died earlier today. Bacterium Neisseria Meningitides may cause severe illness, which may include
Feb 15, 2006
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A 20-year-old womanwith a subacute onset of lower abd pain...
Psittaci H. Trichomonas Vaginalis I. Neisseria Gonorrhea J. Neisseria Meningitides K. Haemophilus Pseudomonas aeruginosa G Neisseria meningitis H Typhoid I Toxoplasmosis J Hepatitis-A K Hepatitis-B L
Mar 09, 2007
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C G neisseria gomorrhoeae neisseria meningitides... : I. 1. 35.5 ...
Oct 11, 2005
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