II. Characteristics

  1. Neisseriaceae family includes 5 genera of aerobic Gram Negative Cocci

III. Types: Genera

  1. Neisseria (diplococci)
    1. Neisseria Meningitidis
    2. Neisseria gonorrhoeae
  2. Moraxella
    1. Moraxella catarrhalis
  3. Kingella
    1. Kingella kingae (causes endocarditis)
  4. Acinetobacter
    1. Acinetobacter Baumannii (opportunistic infection in ICU patients)
  5. Oligella
    1. Oligella ureolytica (Urinary Tract Infections)

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