Moraxella catarrhalis Flashcards
1
Q
biology?
A
Gram negative diplococcus
2
Q
Reservoir?
A
Upper resp. tract normal flora
3
Q
Transmission?
A
Respiratory droplets
4
Q
Diseases?
A
Otitis media *
Sinusitis *
Bronchitis and pneumonia (in elderly pts with COPD) *
5
Q
Treatment: *?
A
Amoxicillin + clavulanate
Cefuroxime