A diplococcus (plural diplococci) is a round bacterium (a coccus) that typically occurs in the form of two joined cells.

What is the shape of Diplococcus pneumoniae?

Pneumococcus (Streptococcus pneumoniae): Are Gram-positive bacteria in the shape of a slightly pointed cocci. They are usually found in pairs (diplococci), but are also found singly and in short chains.

What disease causes Diplococcus?

Gonorrhea infection is a common STI caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, a gram-negative diplococcus bacterium that is closely related to other human Neisseria species.