Microbiology & Immunology Subject Exam - Content Outline

Microbiology Module (125 items)

Systems

General Principles of Foundational Science (70%–75%)

  • Biology of tissue response to disease
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  • Pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic processes
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  • Microbial identification and classification
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  • Bacterial biology
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  • Antibacterial agents
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  • Viral biology
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  • Antiviral agents
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  • Fungal biology
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  • Antifungal agents
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  • Parasitic biology
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  • Antiparasitic agents
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  • 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%)

 

Immunology Module (25 items)

Systems

Immune System (75%–80%)

  • Development of cells of the adaptive immune response
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  • Structure, production, and function
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  • Cellular basis of the immune response and immunologic mediators
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  • Basis of immunologic diagnostics
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  • Disorders associated with immunodeficiency
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  • Immunologically mediated disorders
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  • Adverse effects of drugs on the immune system

 

Blood & Lymphoreticular System (5%–10%)

Nervous System & Special Senses (1%–5%)

Skin & Subcutaneous Tissue (1%–5%)

Respiratory System (1%–5%)

Pregnancy, Childbirth, & the Puerperium (1%–5%)

 

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