SUMMARY: A mutant of Haemophilus influenzae has been isolated and found to be independent of haematin. Its microscopic morphology and growth properties were found to be similar to those of a strain of H. parainfluenzae and not to those of its parent. The use of non-synthetic media in assessing the haematin requirements of haemophilus strains is discussed.
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