Neisseria gonorrhoeae strain GC-184

Neisseria gonorrhoeae strain GC-184 is a Gram-negative bacterium characterized by its cocci shape and arrangement in singles and pairs. This strain is strictly aerobic, requiring oxygen for growth, and it thrives optimally at a temperature of 35°C, placing it within a mesophilic temperature range. Notably, it has two membranes and contains a single replicon. N. gonorrhoeae strain GC-184 is non-motile, lacking flagella, and is classified as free-living, though it primarily associates with hosts such as Homo sapiens and other members of the class Mammalia. It is known to be pathogenic, causing a variety of health effects including septicemia, gonorrhea, eye infections, conjunctivitis, male urethritis, and disseminated gonococcal infections. The ecological role of N. gonorrhoeae strain GC-184 is significant due to its association with human hosts and its contribution to sexually transmitted infections, which have public health implications. Its ability to thrive in specific conditions, coupled with its pathogenic potential, highlights the importance of understanding this strain within both clinical and ecological contexts. Monitoring and studying such strains are crucial for public health strategies aimed at controlling the spread of gonorrhea and its associated complications.