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Moraxella
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Definition
: A genus of gram-negative, aerobic bacteria occurring as rods (subgenus Moraxella) or cocci (subgenus Branhamella). Its organisms are parasitic on the mucous membranes of humans and other warm-blooded animals.
infection: coord IM with MORAXELLACEAE INFECTIONS (IM); note specifics but MORAXELLA KINGAE see KINGELLA KINGAE is available
Examples
Moraxella (Branhamella) catarrhalis
;
Moraxella (Moraxella) bovis
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
adhesin, Moraxella
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*Adhesins, Bacterial
Moraxella.
Can J Comp Med 1985;49(1):112