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. 1975 Sep;2(3):178–182. doi: 10.1128/jcm.2.3.178-182.1975

Isolation of Neisseria meningitidis from the Genito-Urinary Tract and Anal Canal

Yvonne C Faur 1, Martin H Weisburd 1, Marion E Wilson 1
PMCID: PMC274167  PMID: 809485

Abstract

During the first 3 months of 1975, a striking increase has been noted in the incidence of Neisseria meningitidis in cultures from the genito-urinary tract and anal canal of both males and females being screened for gonorrhea. The data for recovery of these organisms from these sites are presented and reviewed.

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