What diseases does H. influenzae cause. Why is the prevention of biofilms important in a healthcare environment?

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.

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