Diplococci

Diplococci: description and features

Diplococci are spherical bacteria that combine two cells into one shell, forming a diploid organism. The name comes from the Greek word "diplos", which means "double". Diplococci can be any type of bacteria, but they are most common among coccal bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis, and Neisseria gonorrhoeae. These bacteria cause diseases of the respiratory tract, respiratory and digestive tracts, as well as neuroinfections.

Appearance of diplococci Diplococcal bacteria have externally characteristic features - spherical or slightly elongated in shape. The hymenium is located inside the cells. The front wall of the cell is coated with procaine. To stain bacteria, Gram dyes (aniline or