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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

  1. ^ "Acid Detection Test- Gonorrhea - STD information from CDC".
  2. ^ 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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