Moraxellaceae are a family of bacteria.[1] They are gram-negative. Some are pathogens. Moraxella catarrhalis can cause Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.[1] Moraxella bovis cause in cattle the so-called pink eye.[1]
Systematics
The family belongs to the Gammaproteobacteria. It contains the following of genera:[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Garrity, George M.; et al. (2005). Bergey's manual of systematic bacteriology. Volume 2: The Proteobacteria, Part B: The Gammaproteobacteria..
- ↑ J.P. Euzéby: List of Prokaryotic names with Standing in Nomenclature – Family Moraxellaceae Archived 2012-04-27 at the Wayback Machine (24. Januar 2013)
