Question

Only species name required. This pathogen, which possesses a pseudocapsule, shares its Rmp and Opa virulence factors with a related “true-capsule” species. It’s not S. aureus, but pustular lesions on the trunk of a young adult presenting with tenosynovitis and septic arthritis are typically indicative of the disseminated form of this bacterium’s eponymous disease. A [emphasize] positive (-5[1])result on a modified Thayer-Martin agar in a patient with pelvic inflammatory disease indicates this bacterium’s presence. Like its (*) meningitidis relative, this diplococcal species resembles coffee beans. It’s not C. trachomatis, but neonatal conjunctivitis caused by this bacterium is prevented through the topical application of erythromycin (10[1])onto an infant’s eyes. The genus Neisseria contains this bacterium whose eponymous disease is the second (10[1])most common bacterial STI after Chlamydia. For 10 (10[1])points, name this bacterium (-5[1])responsible for “the clap.” ■END■ (10[2]0[1])

ANSWER: Neisseria gonorrhoeae [or gonococcus or gonococci; accept Gonorrhea; prompt on Neisseria by asking “what species in Neisseria?”]
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Jon GolanGeorgia AGeorgia B13510
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