Neisseriaceae family in the genitorurinary tract

The Neisseriaceae family contains the genus:

  • Neisseria
  • Kingella
  • Eikenella
  • Alysiella
  • Simonsiella
  • Microvirgula
  • Laribacter
  • Vogesella
  • Vitreoscilla
  • Chromobacterium
  • Aquasprillum
  • Prolinoborus
  • Formivibrio
  • Iodobacter

Neisseria gonnorhoeae and N. meningitidis are genetically closely related to human pathogens. There are 17 species in the genus Neisseria isolated from humans, often found in the nose and throat.

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Jessica Lloyd - Vulvovaginal Specialist Naturopathic Practitioner, BHSc(N)

Jessica is a degree-qualified naturopath (BHSc) specialising in vulvovaginal health and disease, based in Melbourne, Australia.

Jessica is the owner and lead naturopath of My Vagina, and is a member of the:

  • International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD)
  • International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (ISSWSH)
  • National Vulvodynia Association (NVA) Australia
  • Australian and New Zealand Vulvovaginal Society (ANZVS)
  • Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)

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