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Describe the growth requirements for haemophilus.
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Needs X and V factors for growth.
X= hemin V=NAD H. ducreyi only needs X. S. aureus colonies release both X and V factor and can create satellite colonies of H. infuenzae |
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What is the major virulence factor of haemophilus?
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The capsule: antiphagocytics and blocks complement
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How does haemophilus colonies the mucus membranes?
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It has IgA protease to destroy IgA antibodies
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What organism secretes neuraminidase? What does it do?
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Haemophilus
Disrupts cell function. |
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All invasive diseases caused by H. influenza are caused by...
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Hib
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