USMLE Step 1

USMLE Step 1 Syndrome of the Day!

WATERHOUSE-FRIEDRICHSON SYNDROME:
Meningococcal Meningitis
------> DIC, hemorrhagic infarct of adrenal glands
------> fulminant adrenal failure.
o Vomiting, diarrhea.
o Shock
o Extensive purpura, cyanosis, circulatory
collapse.




USMLE Step 1 D.O.C. of the Day!

Drug of choice for

Actinomyces causing actinomycosis

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Penicillin G



USMLE Step 1 Buzz Word of the Day!

When you see "Hereditary nephritis with nerve deafness"

you should immediately think...


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answer: Alport's syndrome