Microbiology Subject Exam - Content Outline
Systems
General Principles of Foundational Science (70%–75%)
- Biology of tissue response to disease
- Pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic processes
- Microbial identification and classification
- Bacterial biology
- Antibacterial agents
- Viral biology
- Antiviral agents
- Fungal biology
- Antifungal agents
- Parasitic biology
- Antiparasitic agents
- Prions
Immune System (1%–5%)
Blood & Lymphoreticular System (1%–5%)
Nervous System & Special Senses (1%–5%)
Skin & Subcutaneous Tissue (1%–5%)
Musculoskeletal System (1%–5%)
Cardiovascular System (1%–5%)
Respiratory System (1%–5%)
Gastrointestinal System (1%–5%)
Renal & Urinary System (1%–5%)
Pregnancy, Childbirth, & the Puerperium (1%–5%)
Female Reproductive & Breast (1%–5%)
Male Reproductive (1%–5%)
Multisystem Processes & Disorders (1%–5%)