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What type of bacterium is Neisseria meningitidis?
What type of bacterium is Neisseria meningitidis?
- Spirochete
- Gram-positive
- Acid-fast
- Gram-negative (correct)
What disease can Neisseria meningitidis cause?
What disease can Neisseria meningitidis cause?
- Hepatitis
- Tuberculosis
- Influenza
- Meningitis (correct)
What is the life-threatening condition caused by Neisseria meningitidis?
What is the life-threatening condition caused by Neisseria meningitidis?
- Meningococcemia (correct)
- Endocarditis
- Pneumonia
- Septic arthritis
Why is Neisseria meningitidis referred to as a diplococcus?
Why is Neisseria meningitidis referred to as a diplococcus?
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Why is Neisseria meningitidis referred to as a coccus?
Why is Neisseria meningitidis referred to as a coccus?
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Study Notes
Neisseria Meningitidis Characteristics
- Neisseria meningitidis is a Gram-negative bacterium.
- It is known as the meningococcus.
- It is a type of coccus, meaning it is round in shape.
- Specifically, it is a diplococcus, meaning it tends to form pairs.
Diseases Caused by Neisseria Meningitidis
- It can cause meningitis.
- It can cause meningococcemia, a life-threatening sepsis.
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This quiz covers the characteristics of Neisseria meningitidis, a Gram-negative bacterium, and the diseases it can cause, including meningitis and meningococcemia.
