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Moraxella catarrhalis
- epidemiology
- classification and characteristics
- virulence factors
- transmission and infection
- clinical manifestations
- diagnosis
- treatment
Epidemiology
There is nearly 50% carrier rate.
Classification and Characteristics
M. catarrhalis is a small gram negative cocco-baccili.
Virulence Factors
Transmission and Infection
Clinical Manifesations
M. catarrhalis is associated with otitis media, sinusitis, and AECB, not pneumonia
Diagnosis
Treatment
Approximately 90% of strains are resistant to ampicillin
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