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1
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Habitat

A

Mucous mem of humans and animals, respiratory and genital tract

2
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Morphology

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0.5-2 um coccoid rods, filaments (fimbria)

3
Q

Staining

A

Gram negative

4
Q

Culture

A

Fastidious
Additives needed
X factor (haem)
V factor (NAD)

Blood, chocolate agar

Some species need 10-15 % Co2

5
Q

Biochem

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Examination is difficult

6
Q

Antigens

A

Cell wall antigens

Capsule antigens- used

7
Q

Resistance

A

Weak

8
Q

Pathogenicity

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Facultative pathogenic

9
Q

Species

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H. Influenzae

H. Parasuis

10
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H. Influenzae cause?

A

Human= upper respiratory tract, meningitis (young)

11
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H. Parasuis cause?

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Swine= polyserosites (Glässers disease)

12
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Avibacterium (H.) paragallinarum cause?

A

Infectious coryza of hens

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