Functional unit of DNA in bacteria Contains cluster of genes which are transcribed together and encode multiple functionally related proteins Think of a file (operon) in a filing cabinet (DNA) containing information (genes) all related to that one file.

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What organisms can be seen with histological Warthin-Starry stain?

GNB:
* Bartonella

GPB:
* Legionella

Spirochetes:
* Leptospira
* Helicobacter

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Which infections require bactericidal antibiotic activity and why?

Infections-
* Endocarditis
* Meningitis
* Osteomyelitis

Why-
Immune system has limited access to these infection sites

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What is an operon?

Functional unit of DNA in bacteria
Contains cluster of genes which are transcribed together and encode multiple functionally related proteins

Think of a file (operon) in a filing cabinet (DNA) containing information (genes) all related to that one file.

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