Download Neisseria gonorrheae

V. Ludwig F2013
Modified by DYH
Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Gram negative, diplococci

Facultative intracellular

Uses Type IV pili to adhere
to surfaces and to hook to
target cells to drag them
closer

Uses surface Opa proteins
to prevent the host’s
immune response

Capable of conducting
transformation and
conjugation creating
antibiotic resistant strains
rapidly
http://www.cytologystuff.com/learn/mole/
molecular3b.asp
V. Ludwig F2013
Modified by DYH
Gonorrhea AKA “The Clap”
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This bacteria is one of the
most common STD infecting
approximately 820,000 people
in the US according to the
CDC.

If left untreated, the disease
can escalate to pelvic
inflammatory disease, ectopic
pregnancy, sterility, or even
death.

Transmitted through sexual
intercourse or birth.

A urine test is collected to
diagnose Gonorrhea

Infects warm, moist areas of
the reproductive tract of
males and females, and even
the mouth, throat, eyes, and
anus

Antibiotics are generally used
for treatment, but some
resistant strains require other
methods.

Most people do not
experience symptoms but
those who do experience
painful urination, discharge,
and vaginal bleeding in
women.
http://textbookofbacteriology.net/pathogenesis_3.html