Haemophilus influenzae requires hemin (X factor) to synthesize cytochromes and NAD+ (V factor) from other cells. For what does it use these two growth factors? What diseases does H. influenzae cause?

After studying Module 3: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following:
Part A: Haemophilus influenzae requires hemin (X factor) to synthesize cytochromes and NAD+ (V factor) from other cells. For what does it use these two growth factors? What diseases does H. influenzae cause?
Part B: Why is the prevention of biofilms important in a healthcare environment? Name an example of a biofilm-related infection and some possible strategies for prevention.

Submission Instructions:
• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted, and cited in the current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts

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