title: Detection and identification of gonococcal L-Forms using a direct immunofluorescence test.
abstract: A fluorescent antibody test was used to identify L-Forms of N. gonorrhoeae induced in vitro. It was possible to differentiate the Large Bodies of the L-Forms from parent gonococci and the fluorescent reaction remained specific in the presence of tissue culture cells. A possible method to identify L-Forms of gonococci from patients presenting with postgonococcal urethritis is described.
mesh_terms: D003470:Culture Media; D046508:Culture Techniques; D005455:Fluorescent Antibody Technique; D007740:L Forms / Q000032:analysis*; D009344:Neisseria gonorrhoeae / Q000032:analysis*
chemical_list: D003470:Culture Media