Mosab Nouraldein Mohammed Hamad2023-12-042023-12-042023https://ds.eaeu.edu.sd/handle/10.58971/632Distinguishing 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 gonococciotherNeisseria