BORDETELLA, HAEMOPHILLUS AND BRUCELLA: lab identification of H. influenzae

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lab identification of H. influenzae

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Gram neg coccobacilli. require factor X and V from chocolate agar. presence of 5-10% cO2 to enhance growth. cannot grow on nutrient agar. 
catalase and oxidase pos.
satellitsim for S. aurus which acts as a source of factor V(NADP co enzyme)
FActor X is found in blood.

BORDETELLA, HAEMOPHILLUS AND BRUCELLA

Lab identification of H. influenzae

Gram neg coccobacilli. require factor X and V from chocolate agar. presence of 5-10% cO2 to enhance growth. cannot grow on nutrient agar. catalase and oxidase pos. satellitsim for S. aurus which acts as a source of factor V(NADP co enzyme) FActor X is found in blood.

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