Comparison of Meningococcus and Gonococcus Pathobiology Similarities: – Both diploccocci – Share about 80% DNA – Neither makes exotoxin; both make endotoxin – Both are relatively good colonizers
Staphylococci Important human pathogen – Causes both relatively minor and serious diseases One of the hardiest of the nonsporeforming bacteria – Can exist on dry surfaces for a long period – Relatively heat-resistant; temperature range