5 Questions
What type of bacterium is Neisseria meningitidis?
Gram-negative
What disease can Neisseria meningitidis cause?
Meningitis
What is the life-threatening condition caused by Neisseria meningitidis?
Meningococcemia
Why is Neisseria meningitidis referred to as a diplococcus?
Because it forms pairs
Why is Neisseria meningitidis referred to as a coccus?
Because it is round
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.
This quiz covers the characteristics of Neisseria meningitidis, a Gram-negative bacterium, and the diseases it can cause, including meningitis and meningococcemia.
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