Neisseria Meningitidis (NM)

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Meningococcus; N. meningitidis

Neisseria Meningitidis (NM)

Neisseria meningitidis is a Gram-negative bacterium that can cause meningitis and other forms of meningococcal disease such as meningococcemia, a life-threatening sepsis. The bacterium is referred to as a coccus because it is round, and more specifically, diplococcus because of its tendency to form pairs. About 10% of adults are carriers of the bacteria in their nasopharynx. As an exclusively human pathogen it is the main cause of bacterial meningitis in children and young adults, causing developmental impairment and death in about 10% of cases. It causes the only form of bacterial meningitis known to occur epidemically, mainly Africa and Asia. It occurs worldwide in both epidemic and endemic form. N. meningitidis is spread through saliva and respiratory secretions during coughing, sneezing, kissing, chewing on toys and even through sharing a source of fresh water. 

Organism species: Homo sapiens (Human)

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Assay Kits n/a CLIA Kit for Neisseria Meningitidis (NM) CLIA Kit Customized Service Offer
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