A species of gram-negative, aerobic, oxidase-positive diplococcus bacteria within the phylum Proteobacteria that causes upper respiratory tract infections, particularly in immunocompromised hosts
Symptoms of Moraxella Catarrhalis infections
The following features are indicative of Moraxella Catarrhalis infections:
dyspnea
productive cough
fever
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Common Causes of Moraxella Catarrhalis infections
The following are the most common causes of Moraxella Catarrhalis infections:
gram negative (Moraxella catarrhalis) infection
Risk Factors for Moraxella Catarrhalis infections
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Moraxella Catarrhalis infections:
sickle cell disease
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
leukopenia
Prevention of Moraxella Catarrhalis infections
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Moraxella Catarrhalis infections. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
proper covering while coughing and sneezing
staying up-to-date with immunizations
Occurrence of Moraxella Catarrhalis infections
Common Age Group
Moraxella Catarrhalis infections most commonly occurs in the following age group:
Aged > 50 years
Common Gender
Moraxella Catarrhalis infections can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Moraxella Catarrhalis infections
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Moraxella Catarrhalis infections:
Chest X-ray imaging: Helps in diagnosis of Moraxella catarrhalis in upper respiratory tract
Sputum testing: Helps in diagnosis of acute bronchitis and other lower respiratory tract infections
Doctor for Diagnosis of Moraxella Catarrhalis infections
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Moraxella Catarrhalis infections:
Microbiologist
Complications of Moraxella Catarrhalis infections if untreated
Yes, Moraxella Catarrhalis infections causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Moraxella Catarrhalis infections is left untreated:
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Self-care for Moraxella Catarrhalis infections
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Moraxella Catarrhalis infections:
Proper covering while coughing and sneezing: For prevention of Moraxella catarrhalis infections
Time for Treatment of Moraxella Catarrhalis infections
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Moraxella Catarrhalis infections to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
Within 1 week
Is Moraxella Catarrhalis infections Infectious?
Yes, Moraxella Catarrhalis infections is known to be infectious. It can spread across people via the following means:
bacterial infection spread through upper respiratory tract
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Moraxella Catarrhalis infections.