Video - Moraxella catarrhalis

Moraxella catarrhalis is a type of gram-negative, diplococcus, aerobic bacteria, which is commonly found in human respiratory tract. It is a common cause of otitis media and respiratory infections, such as bronchitis, rhinosinusitis, laryngitis, and pulmonary exacerbations in people with COPD. It is diagnosed by isolating it from cultures, and its treatment requires antibiotics such as amoxicillin plus clavulanate.