Multiple Choice Question on Haemophilus spp (with a clinical case) 1) Which of these small, gram-negative coccobacillus are clinically important human pathogens? a) Haemophilus influenzae b) Bordetella pertussis c) Haemophilus parainfluenzae d) Streptococcus pyogenes e) Brucella melitensis 2) Why should specimens suspected of containing Haemophilus spp.be inoculated to appropriate media immediately? a) Because Haemophilus spp. are resistant to drying b) Because Haemophilus spp. are susceptible to drying c) Because Haemophilus spp. grow better at room temperature d) Because Haemophilus spp. do not require media for cultivation 3) Which of the following gram-negative coccobacillus require both the X ( hemin ) and V ( NAD ) factors for its growth? a) ...