Case Studies for OpenStax Microbiology
Instructor Overview
This collection features case studies adapted from the "Clinical Focus" scenarios in the OpenStax Microbiology textbook. Each case has been expanded with thoughtfully crafted questions developed by microbiology instructors and students collaborating through the OSMA (OpenStax Microbiology Ancillaries) Project. These interactive, real-world clinical stories are designed to deepen student understanding of microbial diseases and reinforce key microbiological concepts through application, analysis, and discussion.
Collection Resources
OpenStax Microbiology Chapter Case Studies
- Interactive Book
Chapter 21 Case Study - Strep/Staph Infection
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Chapter 15 Case Study - Hot Dog Headache: A Listeria Close Call
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Chapter 16 - Turkey, Duck, and Disaster: The Stuffing That Stuffed Everyone Up
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Chapter 17 Case Study - When Breathing Isn’t Easy: A Hidden Genetic Threat
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Chapter 18 Case Study - The Light Hurts: A Meningitis Close Call
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Chapter 19 Case Study - Sun-Kissed and Misdiagnosed: Kerry’s Autoimmune Awakening
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Chapter 20 Case Study - The Syringe Scandal: A Test of Trust and Immunity
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Chapter 24 Case Study - Salmonellosis
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Chapter 26 Case Study - Fungal Meningitis
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Chapter 25 Case Study - Surgical Site Infection
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