(Part 2) 2.3.3 Moraxella Catarrhalis Flashcards by Miguel Acosta | Brainscape

Q

M. catarrhalis is a:
- Diplococci
- Gram (-)
- Causes Respiratory tract infection, otitis media, sinusitis and pneumonia

T or F

A

T

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Moraxella catarrhalis can utilize glucose, and sucrose

T or F

A

F

Does not utilize any carbohydrate

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MOT for M. catarrhalis

A

Nosocomial spread: Respiratory droplets

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Q

The microscopic morphology resembles Neisseria

T or F?

A

T

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Only Moraxella grows on Nutrient agar while other Neisseria are not

T or F

A

T

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Moraxella is asaccharolytic

T or F

A

T

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In media, what is the colony characteristics?

A

Hockey puck

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