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

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Gram-negative bacilli