Transfer of<i>β</i>-Lactamase Production in Branhamella catarrhalis

Abstract

A beta-lactamase positive Branhamella catarrhalis strain, B.c. 002 PcR, is described. The strain has the ability to transfer beta-lactamase production. The strain was isolated from nasopharynx in an adult patient with long-standing laryngitis. It showed atypical colony morphology.