Neisseria lactamica

**Definition:** A species of gram-negative, aerobic BACTERIA commonly found in the NASOPHARYNX of infants and children, but rarely pathogenic. It is the only species to produce acid from LACTOSE.

**Tree numbers:** - B03.440.400.425.550.550.600 - B03.660.075.525.520.475

**Synonyms:** - Neisseria lactamicus