Microcards

Synopsis

This best-selling microbiology deck is now more up-to-date and high-yield than ever. Each card features a microorganism on the front and details its clinical presentation, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment on the back. Full-color clinical photos, schematics, and algorithms allow you to test yourself, identify pathogens, classify organisms, and prepare for end-of-course exams and the USMLE Step 1. Use study time effectively with this flash card deck!

• Full-color photomicrographs and schematics depict the morphology of pathogens, structural features, and clinical findings.
• Recall format keeps your review lively and quick-maximizing study time.
• Algorithms on each card classify organisms for easy memorization.

PLUS:
Take your study on the road! This deck includes online access to 70 bonus USMLE-style Q&A.

Microcards are a packet of review flashcards in medical microbiology intended primarily for second year medical students taking a microbiology course and preparing for USMLE Step 1. Features include: coverage of clinically relevant viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and helminths; a clinical case and annotated picture summarizing the laboratory diagnosis on each card; description of pathobiology from start to finish; grouping of a microorganism's pathobiology into conceptual categories; and accessory cards that highlight concepts common to all microorganisms.