Microbiology A child presented with otitis media. The suspected organism is Hemophilus influenzae. All are TRUE about H. influenzae, EXCEPT: A Requires Factors X and V for growth B In CNS, mostly causes meningitis C Outer membrane protein plays impoant role in pathogenesis in type 'b' H. influenzae D Not a common cause for meningitis in less than 2 months of life 💡 Explanation A child presented with otitis media. The suspected organism is Hemophilus influenzae. All are TRUE about H. influenzae, EXCEPT: ✓ Correct Answer: C. Outer membrane protein plays impoant role in pathogenesis in type 'b' H. influenzae