Moraxella catarrhalis is a type of bacteria that causes a middle ear infection, pneumonia, bronchitis, sinus infection, and COPD. In rare cases, it can cause meningitis. Infections caused by this bacteria respond well to antibiotics. Most people will have this bacteria at some point in their lives, especially during childhood.
Moraxella Catarrhalis Infections - An Overview
Moraxella catarrhalis, formerly known as Neisseria catarrhalis, is a gram-negative, aerobic, pathogenic diplococcus commonly found in the upper respiratory tract.