Neisseria gonorrhoeae strain LRRBGS_0740

Neisseria gonorrhoeae strain LRRBGS_0740 is a Gram-negative bacterium characterized by its cocci shape and arrangement in singles and pairs. This strain is classified as an aerobe, requiring oxygen for growth, and it thrives optimally at a temperature of 35°C, falling within the mesophilic temperature range. Notably, N. gonorrhoeae LRRBGS_0740 does not exhibit mobility, despite the presence of flagella. This bacterium is associated with various health effects in humans, most prominently causing gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted infection. It can lead to severe complications such as septicemia, disseminated gonococcal infections, male urethritis, and eye infections, including conjunctivitis. The strain has a biotic relationship classified as free-living, but its primary hosts are Homo sapiens and other mammalian species. N. gonorrhoeae LRRBGS_0740 has one replicon and is characterized by a double membrane structure, a common feature among Gram-negative bacteria. The strain's ability to thrive in host-associated environments underscores its pathogenic potential, particularly in human hosts, leading to significant public health concerns. Understanding specific traits of strains like LRRBGS_0740 is crucial for developing targeted interventions and treatments to combat gonococcal infections effectively.