Exam questionKROK 1Medicine ยท 2021
The ophthalmologist noticed a purulent discharge from the conjunctiva of a newbom. Microscopy of the smear obtained from the conjunctiva found there 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 catarrhalis
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Staphylococcus epidermitis
- Streptococcus pyogenes
- Neisseria gonnorrhocac
Correct answer
Neisseria gonnorrhocac
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