Neisseria mucosa
| 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".
- ↑ 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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