Abstract
An investigation of the hydrolysis of Tween 80 reagent by Branhamella catarrhalis and related organisms (Neisseria and Moraxella species) revealed that only B. catarrhalis gave a positive result. A total of 226 strains, including reference organisms and clinical isolates, were studied. B. catarrhalis changed the color of the reagent from amber to pink-red after overnight incubation. We recommend this simple and cost-effective test as an alternative procedure to DNase testing or tributyrin hydrolysis or as a supplemental procedure for the identification of B. catarrhalis in clinical specimens.
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