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Are the "nonpathogenic" Neisseriae pathogenic?

D A Herbert, J Ruskin

    American Journal of Clinical Pathology
    |May 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Other Neisseria species are common commensals but can cause rare infections like bacteremia in immunocompromised individuals. Susceptibility testing is crucial as these bacteria are not always penicillin-sensitive.

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    Area of Science:

    • Microbiology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Clinical Medicine

    Background:

    • Non-meningitidis and non-gonorrhoeae Neisseria species are typically commensals of the upper respiratory tract.
    • While generally nonpathogenic, these bacteria can occasionally cause invasive infections, particularly in immunocompromised hosts.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To report a case of Neisseria sicca bacteremia in an immunocompromised patient.
    • To review the existing literature on infections caused by these less common Neisseria species.

    Main Methods:

    • Case report of a patient with N. sicca bacteremia.
    • Literature review of infections attributed to commensal Neisseria species.

    Main Results:

    • Neisseria species, including N. sicca, have been implicated in serious infections such as meningitis, endocarditis, and sepsis.

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  • Pathogenicity is questionable in some reported cases of genitourinary and upper respiratory tract infections.
  • These organisms exhibit variable sensitivity to penicillins, necessitating antimicrobial susceptibility testing for effective treatment.

    • Conclusions:

    • Commensal Neisseria species can cause severe infections, especially in immunocompromised individuals.
    • Clinical presentation varies, and definitive diagnosis relies on microbiological identification and susceptibility testing.
    • Antimicrobial therapy for infections caused by these Neisseria species should be guided by susceptibility data.