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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

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

Neisseria gonnorrhocac

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