SketchyMicro is incomplete without the antimicrobial videos. They use the exact same visual style to cover drugs.
Every bacterium, virus, fungus, and parasite is represented by a character or a scene. Sketchy Micro Videos List-
Do not binge watch 10 videos in a day. It feels productive, but your memory will blend the kitchen (Staph) with the castle (Strep). Stick to 2 to 3 videos per day , hit the Anki reviews, and watch your practice exam scores rise. SketchyMicro is incomplete without the antimicrobial videos
To maximize retention, you should watch the videos in the or by USMLE high-yield categories . Do not binge watch 10 videos in a day
| Video # | Title | Key Organisms Covered | High-Yield Takeaway | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1.1 | Staphylococcus aureus | MRSA, Toxic Shock Syndrome, Scalded Skin | The "cannon" represents exotoxins. | | 1.2 | Staphylococcus epidermidis & Saprophyticus | Coagulase-negative Staph, UTIs (Saprophyticus) | The "toilet" in the basement = UTI in young women. | | 2.1 | Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A Strep) | Pharyngitis, Rheumatic Fever, Necrotizing Fasciitis | The "flying saucer" = M protein. | | 2.2 | Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B Strep) | Neonatal meningitis, Sepsis | The "baby on the boat" = Neonatal infection. | | 2.3 | Streptococcus pneumoniae | Pneumonia, Meningitis, Otitis Media | The "parrot" = Polysaccharide capsule. | | 2.4 | Viridans Group | Dental caries, Subacute endocarditis | The "tooth" = Dental plaque. | | 3.1 | Enterococcus faecalis & faecium | UTIs, Abdominal infections, VRE | The "pool ladder" = High salt tolerance. |
Viruses are categorized systematically by their genomic structure: DNA vs. RNA, single-stranded vs. double-stranded, and enveloped vs. naked. Herpes Simplex Virus 1 & 2 (Hermes the Messenger) Epstein-Barr Virus (The Pub) Cytomegalovirus (The Mega-Lo-Mart) Varicella Zoster Virus (The Chickenpox Stage) Hepatitis B Virus (The Hep B Hippies) Adenovirus, Papillomavirus, and Polyomavirus scenes RNA Viruses: Influenza / Orthomyxovirus (The Orthodontist) Paramyxovirus (The Paranormal Activity) Rabies / Rhabdovirus (The Mad Dog) HIV / Retrovirus (The Retro Bar) Hepatitis A, C, D, and E variants 5. Parasites (Parasitology)
This category includes eerie doorbell camera clips, abandoned building explorations, and strange nighttime encounters. Because micro videos are so short, it is easy for creators to stage a terrifying hoax without needing to sustain the illusion for more than a few seconds. Why Are We Obsessed with Unsettling Content?