Neisseria
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2023
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جامعة الشيخ عبدالله البدري
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Distinguishing Features:
Gram-negative, kidney bean–shaped diplococci
Oxidase-positive
Large capsule; latex particle agglutination (or CIE, counter immuno-electrophoresis) to identify N. meningitidis capsular antigens in CSF
Grows on chocolate (not blood) agar in 5% CO2 atmosphere
Ferments maltose in contrast to gonococci