Microbiology is a subset of science that pertains to the study of microorganisms, including organisms that are unicellular, multicellular, or acellular. As a med student, you'll need to know how viruses, bacteria, fungi, and more cause disease within the human body. Use these mnemonic flashcards to break down the daunting topic of microbiology into digestible and clearly understandable segments covering the major classifications of bacteriology, virology, mycology, and parasitology. Particular consideration is given to each bug to highlight those high-yield facts most commonly tested on USMLE Step 1, so you can approach your boards and class exams with confidence and pass with ease.