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Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Neisseria gonorrhoeae . Case Study 2 Group 4. Neisseria gonorrhoeae images from neisseria.org. Characteristics. Gram Negative Diplococcus. Can be Found Inside of WBC’s. Incubation 2 to 5 days Attaches to urethral or vaginal columnar epithelial cells by pili and other surface proteins

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Neisseria gonorrhoeae

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  1. Neisseria gonorrhoeae Case Study 2 Group 4

  2. Neisseria gonorrhoeaeimages from neisseria.org

  3. Characteristics

  4. Gram Negative Diplococcus

  5. Can be Found Inside of WBC’s

  6. Incubation 2 to 5 days • Attaches to urethral or vaginal columnar epithelial cells by pili and other surface proteins • Portal of entry is mucous membranes of genitalia • Causes PID ( pelvic inflammatory disease )

  7. Resistance • Used to be cured 100% with Penicillin • Developed a resistance • Plasmid-mediated resistance • Chromosomally resistant

  8. DNA Transfer images found @ www.bois.niu.edu • Transmits with pili • Has adhesins on it’s fimbrae • Only adhere to cells lining urethra & vagina in humans

  9. Treatment image found www.bmb.leeds.ac.uk • Ceftriaxone • 3rd / 4th Cephalosporin • 1.0 gm IV

  10. Prognosis • Neisseria gonorrhoeae • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

  11. Special Precautions • Must wear PPG ( gloves, lab coat, safety glasses ) • All contaminated areas cleaned with antibacterial detergent ( must kill gram negative cocci ) • All sex partners must be notified

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