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A case of bloodstream infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Danhui Kong1, Yue Qiu2, Limin Zou2

  • 1Department of Orthopedics, The People's Hospital of Danyang, Danyang Hospital Affiliated to Nantong University, Danyang, Jiangsu, 212300, China.

Open Life Sciences
|April 14, 2025
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This rare case highlights diagnosing infectious fever caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae (gonococcus) through blood culture and mass spectrometry. Prompt testing and lab collaboration are crucial for identifying difficult pathogens and guiding effective treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Clinical Diagnostics

Background:

  • Neisseria gonorrhoeae is a fastidious bacterium, making etiological diagnosis challenging.
  • Positive blood culture results for N. gonorrhoeae are exceptionally rare in clinical practice.
Keywords:
Neisseria gonorrhoeaeVITEK mass spectrometrybloodstream infectionfastidious bacteria

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