Infectious Disease — Flashcards

Infectious Disease US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards

Master Infectious Disease with OnCourse flashcards. These spaced repetition flashcards are designed for medical students preparing for NEET PG, USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2, MBBS exams, and other medical licensing examinations.

Infectious Disease Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards

Flashcard 1: The measles rash starts on the _ and moves _-wards

Answer: face

Extra: https://onlinemeded.org/spa/infectious-disease?ref=anki

Flashcard 2: What is the likely diagnosis in a child that presents with fever and signs of heart failure ~1 week after an URI? _____

Answer: Viral myocarditis

Extra: * preceded by ~1 week of flu-like symptoms Watch Myocarditis [https://dashboard.sketchy.com/study/medical/courses/medical-pathophysiology/units/medical-pathophysiology-cardiac/videos/medical-pathophysiology-cardiac-myocardial-and-pericardial-disorders-myocarditis?utm_source=anki&utm_medium=partnership&utm_campaign=february_update&utm_content=medical] https://onlinemeded.org/spa/cardiac?ref=anki

Flashcard 3: Narrowing of the _ and _ region produces the "steeple sign" on CXR of croup (parainfluenza virus)

Answer: trachea

Extra: Watch associated Bootcamp video [https://app.bootcamp.com/med-school/pulmonology/videos/lung-pathology-fundamentals?index=4] https://onlinemeded.org/spa/infectious-disease?ref=anki

Flashcard 4: Which demographic is commonly associated with Yersinia enterocolitica? _____

Answer: Toddlers

Extra: Watch Yersinia enterocolitica & pestis [https://dashboard.sketchy.com/study/medical/courses/medical-microbiology/units/medical-microbiology-bacteria/videos/medical-microbiology-bacteria-gram-negative-bacilli-enteric-tract-yersinia-enterocolitica-and-pestis?utm_source=anki&utm_medium=partnership&utm_campaign=february_update&utm_content=medical] https://onlinemeded.org?ref=anki

Flashcard 5: Roseola is a DNA virus that presents with a rash that starts on the _ and moves _-wards

Answer: neck/trunk

Extra: Watch HHV 6, roseola (Herpesviridae) [https://dashboard.sketchy.com/study/medical/courses/medical-microbiology/units/medical-microbiology-viruses/videos/medical-microbiology-viruses-dna-viruses-hhv-6-roseola-herpesviridae?utm_source=anki&utm_medium=partnership&utm_campaign=february_update&utm_content=medical]Watch associated Bootcamp video [https://app.bootcamp.com/med-school/neurology/videos/seizures?index=7] https://onlinemeded.org/spa/infectious-disease?ref=anki

Flashcard 6: Retropharyngeal abscesses most commonly affect _____

Answer: children

Extra: https://onlinemeded.org?ref=anki

Flashcard 7: Acute epiglottitis may present with muffled voice and inspiratory _____

Answer: stridor

Extra: Watch associated Bootcamp video [https://app.bootcamp.com/med-school/pulmonology/videos/lung-pathology-fundamentals?index=4] https://onlinemeded.org/spa/pediatrics/upper-airway/acquire?ref=anki the presence of drooling helps differentiate epiglottitis from laryngotracheobronchitis (croup)

Flashcard 8: Does poliomyelitis present with symmetric or asymmetric weakness? _____

Answer: Asymmetric

Extra: Watch Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) & Friedreich Ataxia [https://dashboard.sketchy.com/study/medical/courses/medical-pathophysiology/units/medical-pathophysiology-neuro/videos/medical-pathophysiology-neuro-spinal-cord-and-peripheral-nerve-spinal-muscular-atrophy-amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis-als-and-friedreich-ataxia?utm_source=anki&utm_medium=partnership&utm_campaign=february_update&utm_content=medical]Watch associated Bootcamp video [https://app.bootcamp.com/med-school/neurology/videos/invasive-spinal-cord-disease?index=6] https://onlinemeded.org/spa/neuroscience/spinal-cord-lesions/acquire?ref=anki Atlas: Other:

Flashcard 9: Does the rash of Erythema infectiosum (parvovirus) affect the face? _____

Answer: Yes

Extra: https://onlinemeded.org/spa/microbiology/dna-viruses/acquire?ref=anki

Flashcard 10: What can result from aspirin use in children with a viral illness? _____

Answer: Reye syndrome

Extra: https://onlinemeded.org/spa/rheumatology/vasculitis/acquire?ref=anki

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About Infectious Disease Flashcards for USMLE

These Infectious Disease flashcards are designed for USMLE Pediatrics preparation, using active recall to help you retain high-yield concepts, clinical correlations, and commonly tested facts. Each card prompts you to retrieve information from memory rather than passively reviewing notes, which research shows leads to significantly better exam performance.

The 340 cards in this deck cover the most important topics in Infectious Disease, including key mechanisms, diagnostic criteria, treatment protocols, and clinical pearls that frequently appear in USMLE examinations. Cards are organised by chapter so you can focus on specific areas or work through the entire topic systematically.

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Are Infectious Disease flashcards free on Oncourse?

Yes, completely free. You can study all 340 Infectious Disease flashcards on this page at no cost. For spaced repetition scheduling and progress tracking, download the Oncourse app.

How do flashcards help with USMLE preparation?

Flashcards use active recall — instead of passively re-reading notes, you retrieve information from memory. Research shows this builds stronger, longer-lasting memories and is one of the most effective study strategies for medical exams like USMLE.

How many Infectious Disease flashcards are available?

There are currently 340 flashcards for Infectious Disease under Pediatrics, organised by chapter. New cards are added regularly to cover the latest USMLE syllabus.

Can I study Infectious Disease flashcards by chapter?

Yes. The flashcards are organised by chapter so you can focus on specific areas or work through the entire topic systematically. Scroll down to the "Study by Chapter" section to pick a chapter.

What topics do these Pediatrics flashcards cover?

The cards cover high-yield concepts, clinical correlations, diagnostic criteria, treatment protocols, and commonly tested facts from Infectious Disease. They mirror the depth and style of USMLE questions.

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