Neisseria gonorrhoeae strain GC-214

Neisseria gonorrhoeae strain GC-214 is a Gram-negative, coccoid bacterium that is primarily host-associated, with Homo sapiens and Mammalia as its main hosts. This strain is classified as an aerobe, requiring the presence of oxygen for survival and growth. It exists in a cell arrangement of singles or pairs and does not exhibit mobility, as it lacks flagella. GC-214 has a mesophilic temperature range, thriving optimally at 35°C, which aligns with the typical human body temperature, facilitating its role as a human pathogen. This strain is characterized by having a single replicon and two membranes, a trait common among Gram-negative bacteria. In terms of health effects, N. gonorrhoeae strain GC-214 is known to cause a range of conditions, including gonorrhea, septicemia, eye infections such as conjunctivitis, male urethritis, and disseminated gonococcal infections. Its pathogenic capabilities highlight its importance in human health, particularly in sexually transmitted infections. Understanding the traits of Neisseria gonorrhoeae strain GC-214 provides insight into its ecological role as a free-living organism within the human host environment. The bacterium's ability to thrive under specific conditions and its pathogenic relationships underscore the need for continued research and public health measures to address the diseases it causes.