Moraxella

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Moraxella

[mə′rak·sə·lə]

(microbiology)

A genus of bacteria that are parasites of mucous membranes.

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hemophilic bacteria

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Bazi sik gorulen enfeksiyonlarin bakteriyel nedenleri Enfeksiyon Bakteri Pnomoni Otitis media Streptococcus pneumoniae %8.4 %40 Legionella species %6% -- Haemophilus influenzae %5.3 %25 Mycoplasma pneumoniae %3.6 -- Moraxella catarrhalis -- %10 Neisseria meningitides -- -- Mycobacterium tuberculosis %1.5 -- Bilinmeyen %43 %25 Bakteri Sinuzit Menenjit Streptococcus pneumoniae %30 %35 Legionella species -- -- Haemophilus influenzae %20 %10 Mycoplasma pneumoniae -- -- Moraxella catarrhalis %20 -- Neisseria meningitides -- %35 Mycobacterium tuberculosis -- -- Bilinmeyen %30 -- Tablo 2.

Pneumococcal infections and immunization/Pnomokok enfeksiyonlari ve asilama

The most frequently isolated bacteria were the usual culprits: Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Moraxella catarrhalis.

Controversial etiopathologic agents in otitis media

Augmentin ES-600 is approved by the FDA for the treatment of children with recurrent or persistent middle ear infections due to Streptococcus pneumonia (penicillin MICs 2 g/mL), Haemophilus influenzae (including [beta]-lactamase producing strains), or Moraxella catarrhalis (including [beta]-lactamase producing strains).

FDA approves Augmentin ES-600[TM] for children at risk for repeat middle ear infections. (New Products)

Surveillance of antimicrobial resistance in Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Moraxella catarrhalis in the United States in 1996-1997 respiratory season.

Geographic Variation in Penicillin Resistance in Streptococcus pneumoniae -- Selected Sites, United States, 1997

Now some strains of bacteria, specifically Hemophilus influenza (not related to the virus that causes "the flu") and Moraxella catarrhalis, are becoming resistant to amoxicillin.

Ear infection - which drug?

Studies investigating the bacterial isolates in COPD exacerbations state that most of the infections are by Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis and Streptococcus pneumoniae.

Usefulness of antibiotics in acute exacerbations of COPD

Acute Otitis Media in pediatric patients one year and older with tympanostomy tubes due to Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, and Streptococcus pneumoniae.

United States : Akorn Relaunches Ofloxacin Otic Solution

Objective: To determine the prevalence of Moraxella catarrhalis in sputum cultures from patients with lower respiratory tract infection and their antimicrobial sensitivity profiles.

Prevalence and emerging resistance of Moraxella catarrhalis in lower respiratory tract infections in Karachi

Characteristics of Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis and Staphylococcus aureus isolated from the nasopharynx of healthy children attending day-care centres in the Czech Republic.

Nasopharyngeal bacterial interactions in children

Reporting out Streptococcus pneumoniae, Moraxella catarrhalis, Haemophilus influenzae, or Staphylococcus aureus from a throat specimen will lead to unnecessary antibiotic usage and, ultimately, add to the problem of resistance.

Diary of the "mad" med-lab techs

Not only do persons with chronic bronchitis experience viral infections, they commonly develop bacterial infections, generally from Hemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus, and Moraxella catarrhalis. Infections cause even more mucus production, and so, exacerbate the patient's condition.

Chronic bronchitis - a vicious cycle

Sefdinir solunum yolu ve deri enfeksiyonlarinin en sik gorulen ajanlanna karsi (Penisilin duyarli Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, metisilin duyarli Staphylococcus aureus a etkilidir).