VIROLOGY + MYCOLOGY + PARASITOLOGY
YEAR 1 | PAGE 13B - VIRAL REPLICATION, FUNGI, PARASITES & DIAGNOSTIC STRATEGY
For non-bacterial pathogens, learn GENOME/STRUCTURE OR LIFE CYCLE -> TRANSMISSION/EXPOSURE -> TROPISM/HOST RISK -> SYNDROME -> DIAGNOSTIC METHOD -> TREATMENT TARGET. Short visual resources below are labeled BONUS and complement, not replace, the deeper core videos.
B. NON-BACTERIAL MICROBIOLOGY VIDEOS - CORE + ENRICHMENT
| # | Video | Time | Why | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Viral Replication: Enveloped vs Non-Enveloped - Armando Hasudungan | ~13 min | Entry, uncoating, genome strategy, assembly and release; connects envelope status and genome class to stability, tropism and transmission. | Open → |
| 2. | Antivirals | HIV, Hepatitis, Influenza, Herpes - Ninja Nerd | ~1 hr 52 | Deep bridge from viral biology to therapeutic targets, major antiviral classes, adverse effects and clinically important resistance. | Open → |
| 3. | An Overview of Fungal Infections - Strong Medicine | ~21 min | Yeasts, molds, dimorphic fungi, host risks and diagnostic patterns across Candida, Aspergillus, Cryptococcus and endemic mycoses. | Open → |
| 4. | Parasites Overview - Armando Hasudungan | BONUS | Protozoa, helminths and ectoparasites organized by host relationship, transmission route, tissue invasion and diagnostic specimen. | Open → |
| 5. | Introduction to Protozoa - Armando Hasudungan | BONUS | Amoebae, flagellates, ciliates and apicomplexa - a visual taxonomy for linking unicellular parasite biology to human infection. | Open → |
| 6. | Helminths: Tapeworms, Roundworms & Flukes - Armando Hasudungan | BONUS | Cestodes, nematodes and trematodes by structure, entry route, migration/life-cycle logic and common diagnostic stages. | Open → |
B. NON-BACTERIAL MICROBIOLOGY VIDEOS - CORE + ENRICHMENT — VIROLOGY / FUNGI / PARASITE CLOSED-BOOK CHECK
- Viruses: envelope + genome -> entry/replication/release -> environmental stability/tropism -> latency or persistence -> diagnostic and drug target.
- Fungi: yeast vs mold vs dimorphism; host risk; morphology/tissue clue; microscopy/culture/antigen; major cell-membrane or cell-wall treatment target.
- Parasites: protozoa vs helminths; vector/food/water/soil exposure; cyst/trophozoite/egg/larva stage; eosinophilia; stool, blood or tissue diagnosis.
- Choose culture, PCR/NAAT, antigen, serology or microscopy from the specimen, timing and pathogen biology - not from a memorized test list. VIDEO-FIRST | SCHOOL-EXAM + BOARD-EXAM MASTERY