Exam questionKROK 1Medicine ยท 2020
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
- Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Streptococcus pyogenes
- Staphylococcus epidermitis
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Neisseria catarrhalis
Correct answer
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
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