Neisseria gonorrhoeae

**Definition:** A species of gram-negative, aerobic bacteria primarily found in purulent venereal discharges. It is the causative agent of GONORRHEA.

**Tree numbers:** - B03.440.400.425.550.550.474 - B03.660.075.525.520.400

**Synonyms:** - Gonococcus neisseri - Gonococcus - Merismopedia gonorrhoeae - Micrococcus der gonorrhoe - Micrococcus gonococcus - Diplococcus gonorrhoeae - Micrococcus gonorrhoeae