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Micro - G- Cocci
Stack #79461
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Neisseria | diplococci (pairs); normal is respiratory tract and oral flora; around 20 species normal to humans; ID - oxidase +; not fastidious; ID - glucose +; maltose - |
| Neisseria gonorrhoeae | causes: gonorrhea (STD); "reportable" to public heath department; FASTIDIOUS - nutrients: chocolate agar or Thayer-Martin agar; 35-37C temperature requirements; 10% carbon dioxide |
| Neisseria meningitidis | normal throat flora - can pass blood/brain barrier; FASTIDIOUS - nutrients: chocolate agar or Thayer-Martin agar; 35-37C temperature requirements; 10% carbon dioxide |