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Microbiology Complete Content Map

Bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology. Each module includes core topics, high‑yield subtopics, and clinical correlations for Step 1 mastery.

17
Major topics
100+
Core subtopics
60+
Clinical correlations
🦠 Microbiology & Infectious Disease Curriculum
Mapped to USMLE Step 1 content outline. Each block below links to a dedicated module with full hierarchical breakdown — core topics, high‑yield details, and clinical correlations.
4.1

Basic Bacteriology

Bacterial cell structure, genetics, growth, classification, laboratory identification.

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4.2

Gram‑Positive Cocci

Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Enterococcus – virulence factors and clinical syndromes.

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4.3

Gram‑Positive Rods

Bacillus, Clostridium, Corynebacterium, Listeria, Actinomyces, Nocardia.

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4.4

Gram‑Negative Cocci & Coccobacilli

Neisseria, Haemophilus, Bordetella, Moraxella.

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4.5

Enterobacteriaceae

E. coli, Klebsiella, Salmonella, Shigella, Proteus, Yersinia.

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4.6

Non‑Enterobacteriaceae GNR

Pseudomonas, Vibrio, Campylobacter, Helicobacter, Legionella, Bacteroides.

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4.7

Spirochetes

4.8

Mycobacteria

4.9

Atypical Bacteria

Mycoplasma, Chlamydia, Rickettsia, Coxiella, Ehrlichia.

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4.10

Basic Virology

Viral structure, classification, replication cycles, genetics, antiviral mechanisms.

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4.11

DNA Viruses

Herpesviruses, Papillomaviruses, Adenoviruses, Poxviruses, Parvoviruses, Hepadnaviruses.

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4.12

RNA Viruses

Influenza, Paramyxoviruses, Picornaviruses, Flaviviruses, Retroviruses, Coronaviruses, etc.

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4.13

Systemic Mycoses

Histoplasma, Blastomyces, Coccidioides, Paracoccidioides.

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4.14

Opportunistic Mycoses

Candida, Aspergillus, Cryptococcus, Pneumocystis, Mucormycosis.

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4.15

Cutaneous & Subcutaneous Fungi

Dermatophytes, Malassezia, Sporothrix.

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4.16

Protozoa

Intestinal, blood/tissue, CNS, urogenital protozoa.

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4.17

Helminths