the following information is not yet verified
Taxonomy
Family: Neisseriaceae
This species contains the former species N. subflava, N. perflava, and N. flava
Natural habitats
N. subflava is a common commensal of the human oropharynx.
Clinical significance
Has occasionally been associated with invasive diseases such as meningitis, endocarditis, and bacteremia.
the following information is not yet verified
Gram negative diplococci,
appears in pairs
Obligate aerobic
5% CO2 improves the growth
N. subflava may produce a yellowish pigment
BA: colonies are smooth and are variably transparent with a yellowish pigment.
McConkey: no growth
BBAØ: no growth
James Versalovic et al.(2011) Manual of Clinical Microbiology 10th Edition
Karen C. Carrol et al (2019) Manual of Clinical Microbiology, 12th Edition