Moraxella catarrhalis
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Moraxella catarrhalis /
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- 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