What type of microscope would be used to view neisseria meningitis?
Neisseria meningitidis is a bacterium that is responsible for causing meningitis and septicemia. It is a Gram-negative bacterium, which means that it does not retain the Gram stain, and is therefore difficult to see under a light microscope. A compound microscope allows for a much higher magnification of the specimen, making it possible to see Neisseria meningitidis in greater detail.