Neisseria
A genus of gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria whose organisms are nonmotile. Filaments that may be present in certain species are either straight or wavy and may have swollen or clubbed heads.
Source: National Library of Medicine 2013 MeSH Scope Note and Classification
Images
Figure 1. Gram stain of <i>Neisseria gonorrhoeae</i> from blood culture growth.
Figure 1. Gram stain of Neisseria gonorrhoeae from blood culture growth.
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Figure 2. <i>Neisseria meningitidis</i> colonies on chocolate agar plate.
Figure 2. Neisseria meningitidis colonies on chocolate agar plate.
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Figure 3. Gram stain of spun CSF showing <i>N. meningitidis</i> diplococci.
Figure 3. Gram stain of spun CSF showing N. meningitidis diplococci.
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Notes
For Figure 1, please refer to the Contributing Authors page for the list of IDSA 2009 case contributors. This image and the related case were originally presented at the Annual Meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America 2009 (IDSA, 47th meeting) during an interactive session on Fellows' Day. Copyright 47th Annual Meeting of Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA), 2009. Used with permission.
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References
  1. National Library of Medicine 2013 MeSH Scope Note and Classification