Bradley's Micro Board Review
By Jillian Bradley, Ph.D.
Bradley's Micro Board ReviewJun 02, 2020
Pneumocystis jirovecii
Shigella spp.
Mucormycosis
Salmonella enterica
Klebsiella pneumoniae
Neisseria meningitidis and Neisseria gonorrhea
Actinomycosis and Nocardosis
Listeria monocytogenes
Corynebacterium diphtheriae
Today we'll talk about the bacterium that makes you want to shake maracas! Corynebacterium diphtheriae
High-yield, board-relevant information with board-style practice questions.
Clostridium perfrengens
Interview with a Tooth Puller
Clostridium difficile
Cryptococcus spp.
Today we'll talk about the weird fungal organism that haunts pigeons.
High-yield, board-relevant information, and a boards-style practice question.
Tetanus and Botulinum
Today we'll cover two Gram-positive bacilli from the Clostridium genus. One causes spastic paralysis and the other causes flaccid paralysis.
High-yield, board-relevant information and two board-style practice questions.
Bacillus anthracis and Bacillus cereus
Today we'll talk about an two Gram-positive bacilli. One that scared government officials in the 90s, and one that you worry about when eating rice.
High-yield, board-relevant information with two board-style practice questions.
Aspergillosis
High-yield, board-relevant information with two board-style practice questions.
Candidiasis
Today we'll talk about one of the most ubiquitous fungal organisms, Candida app.
High-yield, board-relevant information with two board-style practice questions.
Sporothrix schenckii
Today we have a special interview with someone who became infected with today's organism: sporothrix schenkii. The only reason why you wouldn't want to be kissed by a rose.
High-yield board-relevant information and hijinks.
Dermatophytes
Streptococcus pneumoniae & Viridans Streptococci
Today we'll talk about two groups of Gram-positive cocci: Streptococcus pneumoniae and the viridans streptococci
High-yield, board-relevant information and two board-style practice questions.
Malazessia furfur
High-yield information and two board-style practice questions.
Coccidioides spp.
Today we'll talk about the fungus that loves desert earthquakes, Coccidioides spp.
High-yield, board-relevant information and two board-style practice questions.
Blastomyces dermatitidis
High-yield, board-relevant information and two board-style practice questions
Histoplasma capsulatum
Today we'll talk about Histoplasma capsulatum, the causative agent of Cave's Disease. This will be our first fungal organism!
High-yield, board-relevant information with two board-style practice questions.
Rickettsia spp.
High-yield, board-relevant information and two board-style practice questions.
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Today we'll talk about Mycoplasma pneumoniae which is the causative agent of Mycoplasma pneumonia, which is the easiest agent-disease association I've ever heard.
High-yield, board-relevant information and a board-style practice question.
Coxiella brunetii & Gardnerella vaginalis
Today we'll talk about an organism that causes Q fever, and I'm not talking about the Star Trek character. Then we'll get a CLUE about bacterial vaginosis.
High-yield, board-relevant information with two boards-style practice questions.
Chlamydia trachomatis & Leptospira spp.
Today is March 19th, and we’re going to cover the last spirochete bacteria, Leptospira spp. and the number one cause of STD’s in the US, Chlamydia trachomatis.
High-yield, board-relevant information for two organisms and two board-style questions!
Syphilis and Lyme Disease
High-yield, board-relevant information with two board-style practice questions.
Streptococcus agalactiae & Enterococcus spp.
Mycobacterium leprae
Today we'll talk about an organism that is so infamous it's mentioned in the histories of almost every religion and culture, but we'll try to demystify this ancient enemy.
We're going to talk about the high-yield, board-relevant information for Mycobacterium leprae.
We'll also discuss two board-style questions.
Streptococcus pyogenes
Today we'll talk about the organism that haunts my childhood, Streptococcus pyogenes.
We'll talk about the board-relevant, high-yield information, and 4 board-style questions.
Staphylococcus epidermidis & Staphylococcus saprophyticus
Today we'll talk about two Gram-positive cocci that are pretty ubiquitous in the world.
We'll cover the board-relevant, high--yield information and two board-style questions.
Staphylococcus aureus
Today we'll talk about one of the most ubiquitous bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus.
We'll cover the board-relevant, high-yield information and cover 3 board-style questions.
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Today we'll talk about an organism that has been a nuisance to humans since we could cough.
High-yield board info and practice questions.
Francisella tularensis & Pasteurella multocida
Today is March twelfth and we're going to talk about two organisms that can cause skin infections and are transmitted from animals. And ironically, one more reason why dogs are better than cats. I swear I didn't plan it this way, please don't at me.
High-yield microbiology review for medical boards step 1, and two boards-style practice questions
Bartonella spp. and Brucella spp.
Today I'm going to give you one more reason why dogs are better than cats, and why you should never drink raw milk.
We're going to walk through the high-yield, board-relevant information for Bartonella henselae and Brucella spp. and cover one example board-style question for each organism.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Today we'll talk about an organism that can cause everything from pneumonia to turning your nails green. Oh, and we'll make you scared of using hot tubs.
Legionella pneumophila
Today we'll talk about the bug that causes poop and coughing, which is a weird combination.
Haemophilus influenzae & Haemophilus ducreyi
Today we will talk about two organisms that share a genus...and not much else; Haemophilus influenzae and Haemophilus ducreyi.
Proteus mirabilis & Bordatella pertussis
Helicobacter pylori and Vibrio spp.