Neisseria gonorrhoeae strain GC-195

Neisseria gonorrhoeae strain GC-195 is a Gram-negative bacterium characterized by its cocci shape and arrangement typically found in singles and pairs. This strain is strictly aerobic, requiring oxygen for growth, and is mesophilic, with an optimal temperature of 35°C, which aligns with the body temperature of its hosts. It possesses a unique cellular structure consisting of two membranes and has one replicon. Notably, Neisseria gonorrhoeae GC-195 lacks mobility and does not have flagella. The primary habitat of this strain is host-associated, predominantly within Homo sapiens and other Mammalia. It exhibits a free-living biotic relationship, indicating that while it thrives within a host, it can also exist outside of a host organism under certain conditions. N. gonorrhoeae strain GC-195 is known to cause several health issues in humans, including septicemia, gonorrhea, eye infections, conjunctivitis, male urethritis, and disseminated gonococcal infections. The significant health effects associated with this strain highlight its role as a pathogen in human populations. The ability to cause a range of infections, particularly sexually transmitted diseases, underscores the importance of understanding its biology and ecology for public health. Given its wide host range and pathogenic potential, Neisseria gonorrhoeae strain GC-195 serves as an important subject for ongoing research in microbiology and infectious disease prevention.