Article
Laboratory Maintenance of Neisseria gonorrhoeae
1 Feb 2008
Abstract excerpt
Neisseria gonorrhoeae is a human pathogen of mucosal surfaces, thus laboratory manipulations must include appropriate safety measures. The growth requirements and behavior of the gonococcus are significantly different from many bacteria, necessitating modifications of common laboratory techniques. A fastidious organism, N. gonorrhoeae requires enriched media in a CO2 atmosphere at 35 degrees to 37 degrees C for...