ID: Neisseria and Moraxella Flashcards

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What are the basic characterisation results for Neisseria or Moraxella?

A

Cocci
Gram negative
Diplococci
KOH positive
Catalase positive
Oxidase negative

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What tests do you carry out for presumptive Neisseria or Moraxella?
(3)

A

TAXO

DN’ase

Catarrhalis test (M. Catarrhalis)

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How could you distinguish Moraxella from Neisseria on an agar plate?

A

Moraxella is pushable

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