USMLE STEP 1 Microbiology Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

USMLE STEP 1 MICROBIOLOGY EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS |2024/2025|(VERIFIED ANSWERS

USMLE Step 1: Microbiology EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST |AGRADE organisms known for causing endocarditis - ANSWER- S. aureus, Staph epididermis, viridans strep, VRE, Strep. bovis, HACEK organisms four drug regimen used to treat TB - ANSWER- isoniazid, ethambutol, rifampin, pyrazinamide used to treat Trichomonas or Gardnerella - ANSWER- metronidazole used to treat Plasmodium vivax or ovale - ANSWER- chloroquine + primaquine used to treat Pediculosis capitis or pubus - ANSWER- per...

Bugs that don't G stain well? - These Rascals May Microscopically Lack Color - Treponema, Rickettsia, Mycobacteria, Mycoplasma, Legionella, Chlamydia. Bugs visualized by Giemsa stain? - Borrelia, Plasmodium, trypanosomes, Chlamydia. Bug visualized by PAS stain? - Tropheryma whippelii. Organisms identified by Siehl-Neelsen (carbol fuchsin) stain? - Acid-fast organisms (Mycobacterium > Nocardia). Bug visualized by India ink? - Cryptococcus. Bugs visualized by silver stain? - Pneumocysti...

USMLE STEP 1 Microbiology NEW UPDATE 2023 WITH QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |GRADED A What is a special cellular component of fungal membrane targeted in anti-fungal medication? - ANSWER- Ergosterol A major sterol What is the special component of bacterial cell wall? - ANSWER- Peptidoglycan Where are the normal flora found? Contributions to health? Causes of infection? - ANSWER- Location: - found on body surfaces contiguous with outside environment (GI, etc.) - Semipermanent (de...

Bugs that don't G stain well? - These Rascals May Microscopically Lack Color - Treponema, Rickettsia, Mycobacteria, Mycoplasma, Legionella, Chlamydia. Bugs visualized by Giemsa stain? - Borrelia, Plasmodium, trypanosomes, Chlamydia. Bug visualized by PAS stain? - Tropheryma whippelii. Organisms identified by Siehl-Neelsen (carbol fuchsin) stain? - Acid-fast organisms (Mycobacterium > Nocardia). Bug visualized by India ink? - Cryptococcus. Bugs visualized by silver stain? - Pneumocysti...

USMLE STEP 1 Microbiology NEW UPDATE 2023 WITH QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |GRADED A What is a special cellular component of fungal membrane targeted in anti-fungal medication? - ANSWER- Ergosterol A major sterol What is the special component of bacterial cell wall? - ANSWER- Peptidoglycan Where are the normal flora found? Contributions to health? Causes of infection? - ANSWER- Location: - found on body surfaces contiguous with outside environment (GI, etc.) - Semipermanent (de...

USMLE STEP 1 Microbiology NEW UPDATE 2023 WITH QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |GRADED A What is a special cellular component of fungal membrane targeted in anti-fungal medication? - ANSWER- Ergosterol A major sterol What is the special component of bacterial cell wall? - ANSWER- Peptidoglycan Where are the normal flora found? Contributions to health? Causes of infection? - ANSWER- Location: - found on body surfaces contiguous with outside environment (GI, etc.) - Semipermanent (depen...

USMLE STEP 1 Microbiology NEW UPDATE 2023 WITH QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |GRADED A What is a special cellular component of fungal membrane targeted in anti-fungal medication? - ANSWER- Ergosterol A major sterol What is the special component of bacterial cell wall? - ANSWER- Peptidoglycan Where are the normal flora found? Contributions to health? Causes of infection? - ANSWER- Location: - found on body surfaces contiguous with outside environment (GI, etc.) - Semipermanent (dep...

USMLE STEP 1 Microbiology Quiz Bank with complete solutions | Latest 2023/2024 What is a special cellular component of fungal membrane targeted in anti-fungal medication? --Ergosterol A major sterol What is the special component of bacterial cell wall? --Peptidoglycan Where are the normal flora found? Contributions to health? Causes of infection? -- Location: - found on body surfaces contiguous with outside environment (GI, etc.) - Semipermanent (dependent on life-changes) Contributions...