Moraxella catarrhalis

Rothia from the Human Nose Inhibit Moraxella catarrhalis Colonization with a Secreted Peptidoglycan Endopeptidase

Moraxella catarrhalis is a pathobiont of the respiratory tract, responsible for ear infections in children and wheezing illnesses in children and adults with chronic respiratory diseases. Detection of M. catarrhalis during wheezing episodes in early …

Rhinovirus increases Moraxella catarrhalis adhesion to the respiratory epithelium

Rhinovirus causes many types of respiratory illnesses, ranging from minor colds to exacerbations of asthma. *Moraxella catarrhalis* is an opportunistic pathogen that is increased in abundance during rhinovirus illnesses and asthma exacerbations and …