ID: Neisseria and Moraxella Flashcards
1
Q
What are the basic characterisation results for Neisseria or Moraxella?
A
Cocci
Gram negative
Diplococci
KOH positive
Catalase positive
Oxidase negative
2
Q
What tests do you carry out for presumptive Neisseria or Moraxella?
(3)
A
TAXO
DN’ase
Catarrhalis test (M. Catarrhalis)
3
Q
How could you distinguish Moraxella from Neisseria on an agar plate?
A
Moraxella is pushable