Neisseria gonorrhoeae

This is a photomicrograph of a Gram-stained urethral exudate sample from a male who presented with a case of urethritis. In this particular view, numbers of polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNs) were visible, however, no organisms were evident. This specimen proved to be negative for the presence of Gram-negative Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria.Created: 1974

This is a photomicrograph of a Gram-stained urethral exudate sample from a male who presented with a case of urethritis. In this particular view, no Gram-negative diplococci were evident, however, in PHIL 1908 and 2307, which featured other views of this specimen, Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria, were found to be present.Created: 1974

This 1972 image depicted the morphologic appearance of Neisseria gonorrhoeae colonies after having grown for a period of 24 hours on GC media base agar supplemented with IsoVitaleX. These were photographed here at a magnification of 50X. GC media base agar is used in the isolation of N. gonorrhoeae bacteria, and is often used in conjunction with various antibiotics, in order to determine N. gonorrhoeae antimicrobial sensitivity/selectivity.What are the signs and symptoms of gonorrhea?Some men with gonorrhea may have no symptoms at all. However, some men have signs or symptoms that appear two to five days after infection; symptoms can take as long as 30 days to appear. Symptoms and signs include a burning sensation when urinating, or a white, yellow, or green discharge from the penis. Sometimes men with gonorrhea get painful or swollen testicles.Created: 1972

This 1972 image depicted the morphologic appearance of Neisseria gonorrhoeae colonies after having grown for a period of 24 hours on GC media base agar supplemented with IsoVitaleX. These were photographed here at a magnification of 50X. GC media base agar is used in the isolation of N. gonorrhoeae bacteria, and is often used in conjunction with various antibiotics, in order to determine N. gonorrhoeae antimicrobial sensitivity/selectivity.What is gonorrhea?Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Gonorrhea is caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, a bacterium that can grow and multiply easily in the warm, moist areas of the reproductive tract, including the cervix (opening to the womb), uterus (womb), and fallopian tubes (egg canals) in women, and in the urethra (urine canal) in women and men. The bacterium can also grow in the mouth, throat, eyes, and anus.Created: 1972

This scanning electron micrograph (SEM) depicted four views of Gram-negative Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria. Under this highly-magnified view, details of the protective, adhesive matrix, which this colony had secreted is revealed. This molecular matrix consists of polymeric constituents known as the extracellular polymeric substance, or EPS. Typically, these cocci appear as paired diplococci, which have been outlined in color. See PHIL 10248 for a black and white version of this image.Created: 1973

This scanning electron micrograph (SEM) depicted four views of Gram-negative Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria. Under this highly-magnified view, details of the protective, adhesive matrix, which this colony had secreted is revealed. This molecular matrix consists of polymeric constituents known as the extracellular polymeric substance, or EPS. See PHIL 10250 for an enlarged view of the colorized inset, which distinguishes the diplococcal pairs.Created: 1973

This scanning electron micrograph (SEM) depicted three views of a single Gram-negative Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium. Under this highly-magnified view, the roughened texture of the bacterium’s cell wall is made visible. As a Gram-negative bacterium, N. gonorrhoeae possess a thinner cell wall than its Gram-positive cousins, composed of peptidoglycan molecular layers that are sandwiched between a lipid membrane layer.Created: 1973

Electron micrograph of Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria, the causative agent of gonorrhea; magnification 100,000X.Created: 1971

Description: עברית: צביעת גראם של זרע משופכה חושפת לויקוציטים רבים. באחד הלויקוציטים ניתן להבחין במקבץ חיידקי Neisseria gonorrhoeae. English: A gram staining of semen from the urethra reveals multiple leukocytes. A cluster of diplococcal Gram negative Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria is seen in the central leukocyte. Date: 11 September 2014, 15:20:12. Source: Own work. Author: שועל.

Description: English: Neisseria gonorrhoeae with pus cells, Gram-stain. Date: 25 May 2021. Source: Own work. Author: Dr Graham Beards.

Description: English: Neisseria gonorrhoeae and pus cells in a Gram-stained penile discharge, opitical microscope at 1000 x magnification. Date: 24 October 2022, 12:12:59. Source: Own work. Author: Dr Graham Beards.

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Description: Microscopic image of the bacteria that causes gonorrhea (image by Ryszard Zielke, OSU/OHSU College of Pharmacy). Date: 24 April 2018, 12:38. Source: wild type Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Author: Oregon State University.

Description: English: This illustration depicts a three-dimensional (3D) computer-generated image of a number of drug-resistant, Neisseria gonorrhoeae diplococcal bacteria. Note that extending from the organisms’ exterior were type IV pili, or hair-like appendages, which in this case, are used to promote motility for these bacteria, and improve surface adherence. The artistic recreation was based upon scanning electron microscopic (SEM) imagery. Date: 2013. Source: https://phil.cdc.gov/Details.aspx?pid=16874. Author: Alissa Eckert - Medical Illustrator.

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Description: Eesti: Neisseria gonorrhoeae PHIL 3693 lores.jpg.English: This illustration depicts a urethral exudate containing Neisseria gonorrhoeae from a patient with gonococcal urethritis. This illustration depicts a Gram-stain of a urethral exudate showing typical intracellular gram-negative diplococci, and pleomorphic extracellular gram-negative organisms, which is diagnostic for gonococcal urethritis.Español : Neisseria gonorrhoeae, agente causal de la gonorrea.Euskara: Neisseria gonorrhoeae Gram tindaketarekin; zelula handiak leukozitoak dira.Français : Neutrophiles infectés par Neisseria gonorrhoeae, on retrouve des petits diplocoques gram négatifs caractéristiques.Русский : Возбудитель гонореи в мазке гноя (окраска по Граму).ދިވެހިބަސް: ކިހުނުވުން ޖައްސާ ޖަރާސީމް. Date: 1974. Source: : This media comes from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Public Health Image Library (PHIL), with identification number #3693. Note: Not all PHIL images are public domain; be sure to check copyright status and credit authors and content providers. العربية | Deutsch | English | македонски | slovenščina | +/−. Author: Photo Credit: Content Providers(s): CDC/ Dr. Norman Jacobs. Permission(Reusing this file): PD-USGov-HHS-CDC (None - This image is in the public domain and thus free of any copyright restrictions. As a matter of courtesy we request that the content provider be credited and notified in any public or private usage of this image.). Other versions: Derivative works of this file: BasePairing.svg.

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Description: The germ that causes gonorrhea, as seen via transmission electron microscopy. Date: 14 June 2017, 16:50. Source: Neisseria gonorrhoeae cells. Author: Oregon State University.

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Description: English: Scanning electron micrograph of a single Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium. Date: 1973. Source: Public Health Image Library, Center for Disease Control. Author: Dr. Stephen Kraus.

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Description: English: Medical sample Gonorrhea infection Day2. Date: 23 July 2016. Source: Own work. Author: Travelstudy.