THE GONOCOCCUS GROUP 309 



coccus. It differs from these diplococci both in its relatively luxuriant 

 growth upon artificial media and its ability to grow at room tem- 

 perature. It resembles them in its intracellular disposition and in its 

 staining reactions. 



Droplet infection and transmission by contact are possible means 

 of dissemination, and appropriate precautions should be taken to 

 prevent this. 



