- Neisseria mucosa
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Neisseria Scientific classification Kingdom: Bacteria Phylum: Proteobacteria Class: Betaproteobacteria Order: Neisseriales Family: Neisseriaceae Genus: Neisseria Species: Neisseria mucosa Neisseria mucosa is a species of Neisseria.
It is notable among Neisseria for its ability to metabolize sucrose.[1]
It can cause Endocarditis.[2]
See also
References
- ^ "Acid Detection Test- Gonorrhea - STD information from CDC". http://www.cdc.gov/std/gonorrhea/lab/tests/acid.htm.
- ^ 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. http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/openurl?genre=article&sid=nlm:pubmed&issn=1198-743X&date=2001&volume=7&issue=5&spage=275.
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