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characteristicsneisseria meningitidis
  1. Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH
    Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH Enlightened dr.basuriwala

    1. Gram-negative intra-cellular diplococci. 2. Neisseria meningitidis (meningococcus) has a prominent polysaccharide capsule that enhances virulence through its complement inhibitory and antiphagocytic action. Nonencapsulated N. meningitidis isolates are generally considered nonpathogenic. The capsuRead more

    1. Gram-negative intra-cellular diplococci.
    2. Neisseria meningitidis (meningococcus) has a prominent polysaccharide capsule that enhances virulence through its complement inhibitory and antiphagocytic action. Nonencapsulated N. meningitidis isolates are generally considered nonpathogenic. The capsule is also the immunogen in the meningococcal vaccine.
    3. Serogroups: Based on the antigenic nature of capsular polysaccharides, N. meningitidis can be typed into 13 serogroups (A-D, X-Z, 29E, W135, H-J, and L). Six serogroups (types) of Neisseria meningitidis A, B, C, W, X, and Y cause the majority of cases of IMDs worldwide.
    Serotype A was the leading cause of epidemic meningitis worldwide, mainly in the African meningitis belt.

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neisseria meningitidis
  1. Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH
    Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH Enlightened dr.basuriwala

    Neisseria meningitidis, often referred to as meningococcus, is a Gram-negative bacterium that can cause meningitis and other forms of meningococcal disease such as meningococcemia, a life-threatening sepsis. The bacterium is referred to as a coccus because it is round, and more specifically a diplocRead more

    Neisseria meningitidis, often referred to as meningococcus, is a Gram-negative bacterium that can cause meningitis and other forms of meningococcal disease such as meningococcemia, a life-threatening sepsis. The bacterium is referred to as a coccus because it is round, and more specifically a diplococcus because of its tendency to form pairs³. Meningococci have complex nutritional requirements and readily grow in media containing blood or serum, commonly Blood Agar medium, Chocolate Agar medium & Mueller Hinton Agar medium is used for the cultivation of Neisseria meningitidis in the laboratory. They grow best at 35 –36°C and require a moist environment with 5 – 10% CO2 for growth in the laboratory.

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neisseria gonorrhoeae
  1. Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH
    Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH Enlightened dr.basuriwala

    Neisseria gonorrhoeae, the bacterium responsible for gonorrhea, can cause a variety of clinical symptoms depending on the site of infection. Here are some key clinical findings: Urogenital Infections:- -Males: Urethritis is the most common manifestation, characterized by a purulent discharge and dysRead more

    Neisseria gonorrhoeae, the bacterium responsible for gonorrhea, can cause a variety of clinical symptoms depending on the site of infection. Here are some key clinical findings:

    Urogenital Infections:-
    -Males: Urethritis is the most common manifestation, characterized by a purulent discharge and dysuria (painful urination). Complications can include epididymitis and prostatitis.
    -Females: Cervicitis is common, often asymptomatic, but can present with vaginal discharge, intermenstrual bleeding, and dysuria. If untreated, it can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), which may cause chronic pelvic pain, infertility, and ectopic pregnancy.

    Extragenital Infections:-
    -Rectal: Symptoms include anal itching, discharge, and pain during bowel movements.
    -Pharyngeal: Often asymptomatic but can cause sore throat and pharyngeal exudates.
    -Conjunctival: Can cause eye pain, redness, and purulent discharge.

    Disseminated Gonococcal Infection (DGI):-
    – This is a rare but serious condition that can lead to septic arthritis, dermatitis, and tenosynovitis. Symptoms include fever, joint pain, and skin lesions.

    Other Manifestations:-
    – Eyes: Gonococcal conjunctivitis can cause severe eye pain, sensitivity to light, and discharge.
    -Throat: Pharyngeal gonorrhea can cause sore throat and swollen lymph nodes.

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neisseria gonorrhoeae
  1. Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH
    Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH Enlightened dr.basuriwala

    Neisseria gonorrhoeae, also known as gonococcus, is a species of Gram-negative diplococci bacteria that causes the sexually transmitted genitourinary infection gonorrhea as well as other forms of gonococcal disease including disseminated gonococcemia, septic arthritis, and gonococcal ophthalmia neonRead more

    Neisseria gonorrhoeae, also known as gonococcus, is a species of Gram-negative diplococci bacteria that causes the sexually transmitted genitourinary infection gonorrhea as well as other forms of gonococcal disease including disseminated gonococcemia, septic arthritis, and gonococcal ophthalmia neonatorum. Gonorrhoeal infection is generally limited to superficial mucosal surfaces lined with columnar epithelium. Pili and Opa proteins facilitate adhesion of the gonococcus to epithelial cells of the urethra, rectum, cervix, pharynx, and conjunctiva, thereby making colonization possible.

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neisseria gonorrhoeae
  1. Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH
    Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH Enlightened dr.basuriwala

    Diagnosis of Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection can be done through several methods, including culture, Gram stain, and nucleic acid tests, such as polymerase chain reaction, of a urine sample, urethral swab, or cervical swab. Chlamydia co-testing and testing for other STIs is recommended due to high rRead more

    Diagnosis of Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection can be done through several methods, including culture, Gram stain, and nucleic acid tests, such as polymerase chain reaction, of a urine sample, urethral swab, or cervical swab. Chlamydia co-testing and testing for other STIs is recommended due to high rates of co-infection. The specimen choice and collection method depend on the testing technique used in a laboratory and the age, sex, and sexual orientation of the patient. For example, for urethral specimens, urethral exudates can be expressed when patients have discharge. If there is no discharge, a thin, water-moistened swab can be inserted into the distal urethra to collect a sample.

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neisseria gonorrhoeae
  1. Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH
    Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH Enlightened dr.basuriwala

    Neisseria gonorrhoeae, also known as gonococcus, is a species of Gram-negative diplococci bacteria that causes the sexually transmitted genitourinary infection gonorrhea as well as other forms of gonococcal disease including disseminated gonococcemia, septic arthritis, and gonococcal ophthalmia neonRead more

    Neisseria gonorrhoeae, also known as gonococcus, is a species of Gram-negative diplococci bacteria that causes the sexually transmitted genitourinary infection gonorrhea as well as other forms of gonococcal disease including disseminated gonococcemia, septic arthritis, and gonococcal ophthalmia neonatorum.

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neisseria gonorrhoeae
  1. Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH
    Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH Enlightened dr.basuriwala

    Neisseria gonorrhoeae, also known as gonococcus, is a Gram-negative bacterium. This means that it does not retain the crystal violet stain used in the Gram staining procedure, and instead takes up the counterstain, safranin, and appears pink or red under a microscope.

    Neisseria gonorrhoeae, also known as gonococcus, is a Gram-negative bacterium. This means that it does not retain the crystal violet stain used in the Gram staining procedure, and instead takes up the counterstain, safranin, and appears pink or red under a microscope.

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neisseria gonorrhoeae
  1. Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH
    Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH Enlightened dr.basuriwala

    Neisseria gonorrhoeae, also known as gonococcus, is a Gram-negative non-motile diplococcus that is intracellular. It is an aerobe and grows well at an optimum temperature of 37°C on chocolate agar. It produces small, grayish, and granular colonies with slight umbonation on Modified Thayer Martin medRead more

    Neisseria gonorrhoeae, also known as gonococcus, is a Gram-negative non-motile diplococcus that is intracellular. It is an aerobe and grows well at an optimum temperature of 37°C on chocolate agar. It produces small, grayish, and granular colonies with slight umbonation on Modified Thayer Martin medium, circular, convex, grayish, or colorless colonies on New York City medium, and opaque, convex, and gray-white colonies on other media. It is positive for cytochrome oxidase.

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neisseria gonorrhoeae
  1. Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH
    Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH Enlightened dr.basuriwala

    Neisseria gonorrhoeae, also known as gonococcus, is a Gram-negative bacterium. It is a non-motile diplococcus that is intracellular.

    Neisseria gonorrhoeae, also known as gonococcus, is a Gram-negative bacterium. It is a non-motile diplococcus that is intracellular.

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