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The ophthalmologist noticed a purulent discharge from the conjunctiva of a newborn. Microscopy of the smear obtained from the conjunctiva found three a large number of leukocytes, as well as gram-negative bean-shaped diplococci located inside the leukocytes. What is the causative agent of this disease?

Answer options

  1. Neisseria gonorrhoeae
  2. Streptococcus pyogenes
  3. Staphylococcus epidermitis
  4. Staphylococcus aureus
  5. Neisseria catarrhalis
Correct answer

Neisseria gonorrhoeae

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