encapsulated bacteria

Introduction

Bacteria containing a capsule, including:

• Streptococcus
  • S. pneumonia
  • S. pyogenes
• Staphylococcus aureus
• Haemophilus influenzae
• Pseudomonas aeruginosa
• Neisseria (complement deficiency, late components)
  • N. meningitidis
  • N. gonorrhoeae

More general terms

• bacteria

Additional terms

• bacterial capsule