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Neisseriaceae

Medical Definition:	A family of gram-negative, parasitic bacteria including several important pathogens of man.
Previously Indexed:	Bacteria (1966-1974)

Neisseriaceae Categories.

	Kingella - A genus of gram-negative, aerobic, rod-shaped bacteria whose organisms are part of the normal flora of the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract. Some species are pathogenic for man.
	Neisseria - A genus of gram-negative, aerobic, coccoid bacteria whose organisms are part of the normal flora of the oropharynx, nasopharynx, and genitourinary tract. Some species are primary pathogens for humans.

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