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They are bacteria, their morphology is basically two cocci cells fused with one another. They test positive for the Gram staining test. An example of GPDC is the bacteria genus Streptococcus pneumoniae, the major causative agent for pneumonia; a pathological lung condition
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Which is the Gram positive diplococci responsible for arthritis?
steptococcus pneumonae
What diseases does diplococci cause?
Gram negative diplococci cause chlamydia and gonorrhea. Gram positive cause pneumonia.
What gram positive diplococci bacteria causes septic meningitis?
Streptococcus pneumoniae, also known as pneumococcus, is a gram-positive diplococci bacteria that can cause septic meningitis in individuals. It is a common cause of bacterial meningitis in adults.
What is the genus and species of the gram positive diplococci that is responsible for many cases of pneumonia in the US?
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Is Neisseria meningitidis Gram-positive cocci?
Neisseria gonorrhoeae ( nīsə′rēə ′gänə′rē′ī ) ( microbiology ) A gram-negativecoccus pathogen that causes the sexually transmitted disease gonorrhea
Why to gram stain bacteria?
gram staining is a biochemical method of identifying bacteria in a more specific way.Thus it is important to differentiate gram positive and gram negative bacteria.
Is staphlyococcus motile or gram positive?
"What does S. aureus look like under Gram's stain"? <---i'll answer that There are several species of staph, i assume you're referring to S. aureus. It is purple (gram positive) diplococci (2 little balls stuck together) sometimes the 2 cells can clump together in rows giving the appearance of parallel rows.
What is the arrangement of Neisseria sicca?
Neisseria sicca is a gram-negative bacterium that typically occurs in pairs, which are known as diplococci. It is non-motile and non-spore forming.
Is Staphylococcus saprophyticus gram positive or negative?
Staphylococcus saprophyticus is a Gram-positive bacterium.
Is MRSA gram positive or gram negative?
gram positive
Micrococcus luteus gram positive or gram negative?
Micrococcus luteus is a gram-positive bacterium.
What gram-negative diplococci bacteria that causes purple rash?
Neisseria meningitidis is the gram-negative diplococci bacteria that can cause a purple rash known as petechiae or purpura. This bacterium is responsible for meningococcal infections, which can lead to serious conditions like meningitis and septicemia. Immediate medical attention is crucial if these symptoms are observed.
