U01.17.050 Streptococcus sanguinis: Viridans Group & Subacute Endocarditis
Master S. sanguinis (U01.17.050) for USMLE Step 1. Learn about Viridans group streptococci, dextran production, and the pathogenesis of subacute bacterial endocarditis (SBE) following dental procedures. High-yield guide on mymedschool.org.
U01.17.049 Staphylococcus epidermidis: Biofilm Formation and Indwelling Device Infections
Master S. epidermidis (U01.17.049) for USMLE Step 1. Learn about its role as normal skin flora, Novobiocin sensitivity, and the mechanism of polysaccharide intercellular adhesin (PIA) in biofilm formation. High-yield guide on mymedschool.org.
U01.17.048 Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) & Shock: Pathophysiology
Master the complex relationship between DIC and Shock (U01.17.048) for USMLE Step 1. Learn about tissue factor release, consumption coagulopathy, schistocytes, and the systemic inflammatory response. High-yield guide on mymedschool.org.
U01.17.047 Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS): TSST-1 Mechanism and Clinical Triad
Master Toxic Shock Syndrome (U01.17.047) for USMLE Step 1. Learn about Staphylococcus aureus TSST-1, superantigen-mediated cytokine storms, and the characteristic desquamating rash. High-yield guide on mymedschool.org.
U01.17.046 Gas Gangrene: Clostridium perfringens Pathophysiology & USMLE Facts
Master Gas Gangrene (U01.17.046) for USMLE Step 1. Learn about Clostridium perfringens, Alpha toxin (Lecithinase), myonecrosis, and characteristic crepitus. High-yield flashcard on mymedschool.org.
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U01.17.045 Botulism: Clostridium botulinum Toxin and Flaccid Paralysis
Master Botulism (U01.17.045) for USMLE Step 1. Learn about Botulinum toxin, SNARE protein cleavage, and the "4 D's" of clinical presentation. High-yield guide on mymedschool.org.
U01.17.044 Tetanus: Clostridium tetani Pathophysiology and Spastic Paralysis
Master Tetanus (U01.17.044) for USMLE Step 1. Learn about Tetanospasmin, retrograde axonal transport, and the mechanism of GABA/Glycine inhibition. High-yield guide on mymedschool.org.
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