👉 Lipopolysaccharide is a type of polysaccharide that is found in bacteria, particularly in the genus Staphylococcus aureus. It has been used as a diagnostic marker for meningitis and other bacterial infections due to its ability to form large aggregates within the brain. The term "lipopolysaccharide" refers to the lipopolysaccharides present on the surface of bacteria, which are known as LPS (Lipopolysacchar