Bronchopulmonary infection due to Moraxella (Branhamella) catarrhalis at Qatif Central Hospital.
Moraxella (Branhamella) catarrhalis is now recognized as an important cause of respiratory tract infections. Over a two year period, Moraxella (Branhamella) catarrhalis was isolated in pure culture from 3.4% of the sputums collected from patients with symptoms of acute respiratory tract infections. It was the third most important pathogen isolated after Haemophilus influenzae and Streptococcus pneumoniae; 77% of the patients had an underlying chronic pulmonary condition. Prevalence, antibiotic sensitivity, and treatment options, will be discussed.
Elbashier
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Departments of Medical Microbiology, Department of Surgery, Department of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Qatif Central Hospital, Al-Jesh, Saudi Arabia.
Al-Salem
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Al-Jama
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AH
Khogali
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A
Abusrair
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Khot
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Malik
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