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I wasn't going to post any more lectures here to SDN, as I recognize that's not the purpose of this forum, but I've received an overwhelming number of requests for a viruses presentation.

Bear in mind that viruses for the USMLE are preter-extensive. This presentation is in no way fully comprehensive; it is designed to be a quick, but super-high-yield collection of information on the viruses you need to know for the Step1.

I also discuss some HY antiviral tidbits at the end of the presentation.

~Phloston

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Here is a link to the first three lectures I posted here on SDN:

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=994504
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I got so excited when I saw this post.. Thank you SOO much... the bacteria one was seriously golden
 
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FWIW, your lectures are amazing.

Thanks for the virals, this is gonna help fill in the gaps.
 
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Phloston said:
I wasn't going to post any more lectures here to SDN, as I recognize that's not the purpose of this forum, but I've received an overwhelming number of requests for a viruses presentation.

Bear in mind that viruses for the USMLE are preter-extensive. This presentation is in no way fully comprehensive; it is designed to be a quick, but super-high-yield collection of information on the viruses you need to know for the Step1.

I also discuss some HY antiviral tidbits at the end of the presentation.

~Phloston

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Here is a link to the first three lectures I posted here on SDN:

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=994504
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you're a BAMF, thanks these are super helpful
 
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Hey Phloston,

Just went through some of your lectures. You have turned my most hated subject and made it enjoyable.

I will pay good money for the rest of your lectures (even if you do decide to give them all away for free). Set up a paypal and lets do this.

Shoot me a PM
 
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RiFFRaFF said:
Hey Phloston,

Just went through some of your lectures. You have turned my most hated subject and made it enjoyable.

I will pay good money for the rest of your lectures (even if you do decide to give them all away for free). Set up a paypal and lets do this.

Shoot me a PM
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I would like to second this. Phloston, your lectures are very helpful !!!
 
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i'd pay like up to $300 for you to make more of these lectures. seriously awesome. thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
 
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Phloston all you have to do is set up a PayPal account and we can all pay you for more lectures.
GIV US MOAR PLZ.
 
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RiFFRaFF said:
Hey Phloston,

Just went through some of your lectures. You have turned my most hated subject and made it enjoyable.

I will pay good money for the rest of your lectures (even if you do decide to give them all away for free). Set up a paypal and lets do this.

Shoot me a PM
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I'm in. Let me know if this is happening.
 
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Why in the lecture do you classify Arenavirus as non-segmented? It has two segment RNA. Or is it just not enough to cause any significant genetic shifts?

Thanks
 
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dozer1 said:
Why in the lecture do you classify Arenavirus as non-segmented? It has two segment RNA. Or is it just not enough to cause any significant genetic shifts?

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I think it is segmented. If I recall correctly, its part of BOAR
 
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dozer1 said:
Why in the lecture do you classify Arenavirus as non-segmented? It has two segment RNA. Or is it just not enough to cause any significant genetic shifts?

Thanks
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MilkIsGood said:
I think it is segmented. If I recall correctly, its part of BOAR
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g8orlife said:
FA 2012 p.186 & 187



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FA lists it as having two segments. The Microcards list Arenavirus as SS(-)-non-segmented. I've uploaded their algorithm just to prove I'm not on crack (look at the bottom right corner). But per Google search, it does in fact appear that arenavirus has two segments.

Microcards also say deltavirus is icosahedral, but FA says helical. Microcards also don't mention bunyavirus as circular, but FA does. There are a few discrepancies.
 

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Phloston said:
FA lists it as having two segments. The Microcards list Arenavirus as SS(-)-non-segmented. I've uploaded their algorithm just to prove I'm not on crack (look at the bottom right corner). But per Google search, it does in fact appear that arenavirus has two segments.

Microcards also say deltavirus is icosahedral, but FA says helical. Microcards also don't mention bunyavirus as circular, but FA does. There are a few discrepancies.
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Phloston, the newest version of the microcards has arenavirus under SS-segmented :).
 
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CaliAtenza said:
Phloston, the newest version of the microcards has arenavirus under SS-segmented :).
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I'm actually glad you mention this because some of my students have asked me whether it matters if they get the second vs third edition of the Microcards, but now I can say for sure that the third is a little better.
 
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I'm actually glad you mention this because some of my students have asked me whether it matters if they get the second vs third edition of the Microcards, but now I can say for sure that the third is a little better.
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i bet they incorporated your suggestion into the third edition :).
 
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Phloston said:
I wasn't going to post any more lectures here to SDN, as I recognize that's not the purpose of this forum, but I've received an overwhelming number of requests for a viruses presentation.

Bear in mind that viruses for the USMLE are preter-extensive. This presentation is in no way fully comprehensive; it is designed to be a quick, but super-high-yield collection of information on the viruses you need to know for the Step1.

I also discuss some HY antiviral tidbits at the end of the presentation.

~Phloston

-----

Here is a link to the first three lectures I posted here on SDN:

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=994504
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Phloston thanks for these power points! I passed them along to my friends and everyone thought they were amazing...wishing you the best of luck
 
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parham19 said:
Phloston thanks for these power points! I passed them along to my friends and everyone thought they were amazing...wishing you the best of luck
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hey im trying to download the information from pholston, it seems like you were successful, any way you can share them with me? i would really appreciate it!!!!
 
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Is anyone else unable to open this on a PC? Is there an alternative link somewhere or can someone repost in a different format?

Your help is really appreciated- thanks in advance!! Good karma to ya
 
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