MCQ – 90361

Angular conjunctivitis is caused by Moraxella which is typically

A.	Gram positive diplococcus
B.	Gram negative diplococcus
C.	Gram positive diplobacillus
D.	Gram negative diplobacillus

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Correct Answer � D Explanation

Answer- D

• Moraxella is a genus of gram-negative bacteria in the family Moraxellaceae.
• Moraxella axenfeld (Moraxella lacunata), a diplobacillus, is the commonest causative organism.