Neisseria gonorrhoeae

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Neisseria gonorrhoeae (pronounced: nigh-seer-ee-uh go-no-ree-eye) is a species of Gram-negative bacteria responsible for the sexually transmitted infection gonorrhea.

Etymology

The name Neisseria gonorrhoeae is derived from the name of the German bacteriologist Albert Ludwig Sigesmund Neisser, who discovered the bacterium in 1879, and the Greek word "gonorrhoia" meaning "flow of seed".

Description

Neisseria gonorrhoeae is a diplococcus bacterium, meaning it typically appears in pairs. It is oxidase positive and grows best in warm, moist environments, such as the mucous membranes of the body.

Pathogenesis

Neisseria gonorrhoeae is the causative agent of gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted infection. The bacterium can infect the mucous membranes of the urethra, cervix, rectum, and throat. In women, the infection can spread to the upper reproductive tract, causing pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).

Treatment

Treatment of Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections typically involves antibiotics, such as ceftriaxone and azithromycin. However, antibiotic-resistant strains of the bacterium have been reported, making treatment more challenging.

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