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👋 Welcome to the Microbiology Study Hub!
I’m so glad you’re here 🧫✨ I created this community for MLS/MLT students, ASCP (M) exam takers, and microbiology lovers who want to learn consistently without overwhelm. This is a free microbiology study community where you can find: 🧪 Stain of the Week – quick, high-yield reviews 🦠 Microbiology facts & organism breakdowns 📘 Practice questions with explanations 🧬 Study tips and exam-focused guidance ❓Ask questions 📄 Share resources 🤝 Study alongside others Access a free ASCP-based outline 💡 How to get started: 1️⃣ Check out the Stain of the Week posts 2️⃣ Introduce yourself below 3️⃣ Jump in whenever you can — no pressure, just progress 📘 For members who want a more structured, high-yield review, there is an optional paid Quick Review classroom available. No pressure — use what fits your study style! 👇 Drop a comment below: • What exam or class are you studying for? • When do you plan to test? • What topic do you struggle with most right now? You’re in the right place 💙 I’ll be shaping future posts around what members need most, so your input truly matters here. If you know someone who’s also studying microbiology or preparing for an exam, feel free to share this community with them. You can share the link below anytime with others who may benefit. https://www.skool.com/microbiology-with-dede-5731/about?ref=cc7a49a13f214946ae9702ed3867dadf
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🧪 How This Community Works (Quick Read)
This is a low-pressure, study-at-your-own-pace microbiology space. You don’t need to be here every day to benefit — just pop in when you can. Here’s how I’ll be posting: 🦠 Stain of the Week – focused, exam-relevant 🧠 Mini concepts – things that show up on tests ❓ Practice questions – with explanations 📌 Helpful reminders & study tips If there’s anything you want help with (organisms, stains, mycology, parasitology, etc.), feel free to comment or message — this space will grow based on what members need. Glad you’re here 🧫✨
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🧪 How This Community Works (Quick Read)
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🎨 “The Gram stain can be used to visualize viruses.” 👇 Vote below and feel free to give your own explanation! Correct answer + explanation loading… ⏳
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🦠 Organism of the Week: Staphylococcus aureus
🧪 Quick Lab Snapshot (High-Yield) • Gram stain: Gram-positive cocci in clusters 🍇 • Catalase: Positive ✅ • Coagulase: Positive ✅ (key differentiator) • Blood agar: β-hemolysis • MSA: Grows + ferments mannitol → yellow • Reservoir: Normal skin & nares 🩺 Clinical Associations • Skin & soft tissue infections (boils, abscesses) • Pneumonia (post-influenza 👀) • Osteomyelitis • Endocarditis • Toxic shock syndrome • Food poisoning (preformed toxin) 💡 Exam Tip / Mnemonic “CATs & COAG” 👉 Staph aureus is CATalase positive and COAGulase positive 💬 What’s the first test you think of when you see Gram-positive cocci in clusters on a Gram stain?
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🦠 Organism of the Week: Staphylococcus aureus
Sunday Motivation!
📚 Growth in microbiology happens layer by layer, just like cultures on agar. Progress isn’t always visible at first — but it is happening.
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