title: Characterization of Neisseria gonorrhoeae reference strains used in development of serologic classification systems.
abstract: Certain strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae have been used by numerous investigators to develop serologic classification systems. Some of these strains have been used by investigators to study gonococcal virulence. A reference consisting of strain classification by auxotype and serovar, a strain history, and a selected bibliography are provided cohesively.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D006801:Humans; D009344:Neisseria gonorrhoeae / Q000145:classification* / Q000472:pathogenicity; D012015:Reference Standards; D012703:Serotyping; D014774:Virulence