Neisseria mucosa
It is notable among Neisseria for its ability to metabolize sucrose.[2] It can cause endocarditis.[3]
| Neisseria mucosa | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Bacteria |
| Phylum: | Proteobacteria |
| Class: | Betaproteobacteria |
| Order: | Neisseriales |
| Family: | Neisseriaceae |
| Genus: | Neisseria |
| Species: | N. mucosa |
| Binomial name | |
| Neisseria mucosa Veron et al. 1959[1] | |
Neisseria mucosa is a species of Neisseria.
See also
References
- Veron et al. Int. J. Syst. Bacteriol. 30::335 1959
- "Acid Detection Test- Gonorrhea - STD information from CDC".
- Tronel H, Chaudemanche H, Pechier N, Doutrelant L, Hoen B (May 2001). "Endocarditis due to Neisseria mucosa after tongue piercing". Clin. Microbiol. Infect. 7 (5): 275–6. doi:10.1046/j.1469-0691.2001.00241.x. PMID 11422256.
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