Moraxella catarrhalis

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Moraxella catarrhalis /
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  • Stain::Gram-negative]] diplococcus that is oxidase-positive
  • Colonies have a "hockey puck" quality where they can be easily slid around the plate
  • Have beta lactamases
  • Treatment is with amoxicillin-clavulanic acid, TMP-SMX, or a third-generation cephalosporin