Gram negative diplococci

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Gram negative diplococci



  • When gram negative diplococci with flattened, adjacent sides are seen within white cells, it may indicate the presence of Neisseria.
  • An example of diplococci with flattened adjacent sides, probably representing Neisseria is shown by the arrows.