Gram (-) Cocci

Question 1

This Gram (-) cocci does not grow on MacConkey, is oxidase negative, and is commonly seen in war veterans

Answer 1

Acinitobacter

Question 2

What disease does Acintobacter cause?

Answer 2

penumonia, bacteremia, meningitis

Question 3

This Gram (-) cocci is diploid and maltose positive. It ferments glucose and grows on chocolate agar.

Answer 3

Neisseria meningitidis

Question 4

What disease does Neisseria meningitidis cause?

Answer 4

meningitis, meningococcemia

Question 5

This Gram (-) cocci is Maltose negative. It ferments glucose, grows on a thayer-martin agar, and is fastidious.

Answer 5

Neisseria ghonorrhae

Question 6

What disease does Neisseria ghonorrhae cause?

Answer 6

PID, urethritis, arthritis in sexually active, neonatal conjunctivitis

Question 7

This Gram (-) cocci is maltose negative and does not ferment glucose.

Answer 7

Moraxella catarrhalis

Question 8

What disease does Moraxella catarrhalis cause in children and adults?

Answer 8

children: otitis media, sinusitis
adults: bronchitis