the following information is not yet verified
Taxonomy
Family: Neisseriaceae
Natural habitats
Most human Neisseria spp are considered normal inhabitants of the upper respiratory tract.
Clinical significance
This causes diseases in an opportunistic fashion.
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
Colonies are smooth and are variably transparent with a yellowish pigment.
McConkey no growth
BBAØ no growth