logo
episode-header-image
Mar 2022
1h 57m

Infectious Agents | Viruses, Prions, Bac...

Dr Mike Todorovic
About this episode
In this episode, Dr Matt and Dr Mike discuss all the living (and non-living) organisms that can cause disease. This includes, viruses, prions, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and helminths (worms).

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Up next
Jul 25
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
*This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.Want ad free listening and early access?Become a member! Click here: https://drmattdrmike.supercast.com/ Want to join our newsletter?Click Here: NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP Want to send us a question or ... Show More
1h 6m
Jul 18
Paramedics Toolkit | Part 2 of 2
*This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Want ad free listening and early access?Become a member! Click here: https://drmattdrmike.supercast.com/ Want to join our newsletter?Click Here: NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP Want to send us a question or ... Show More
1h 9m
Jul 11
Paramedics Toolkit | Part 1 of 2
*This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. -- LINKS –(When available, we use affiliate links and may earn a commission!) Study tools we use:¨ Our Book! The Body A-Z: https://amzn.to/4soOVZK¨ The whiteboard markers we use: https://amzn.t ... Show More
1h 17m
Recommended Episodes
Mar 2024
Sawbones: Bad Bugs
<p>There are many ways people get sick, but sometimes diseases are carried to people by insects. Dr. Sydnee and Justin talk about the top ten "bad bugs" including mosquitoes, ticks, assassin bugs, and some beetles that are big and bad. </p><p>Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers h ... Show More
43m 3s
Feb 2025
A Germ of Truth: The 263rd Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
<p>In this week’s episode, we discuss the relationship between infectious and chronic disease, and between germ theory and terrain theory of disease. Pathogens are real, and exogenous treatments like antibiotics can kill them. The health of the body is affected by diet, exercise, ... Show More
1h 56m
Aug 2024
Viruses
In this episode, we cover the topic of viruses. We explore a comprehensive range of subtopics including the definition and structure of viruses, their life cycles, and the differences between transduction and transfection. We also discuss virus classification, viral mutations, an ... Show More
42m 54s
Mar 2020
SYSK Selects: Virus Talk with Josh and Chuck
<p>Viruses are big jerks that invade regular cells and hold them hostage, making you sick while they're doing it. Learn everything you ever needed to know about viruses, including how the common cold works, in this classic episode.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at ... Show More
33m 4s
Apr 2019
Bacteria
<p>In this episode I cover bacteria.<br/><br/>If you want to follow along with written notes on bacteria go to zerotofinals.com/bacteria/ or find the respiratory section in the Zero to Finals medicine book.<br/><br/>This episode covers the anatomy and physiology, classification, ... Show More
9m 50s
Mar 2023
Parasites
Parasites On today’s episode of Red Pill Your Healthcast with Dr. Charlie and Nurse Practitioner Lauren- One of our favorite things to talk about- Parasites. Contrary to belief from the CDC, they are everywhere, but we will go over why you don’t have to be scared about this. Dr. ... Show More
50m 12s
Jun 2011
Passengers in a Bacterial Body
The good side of microbes goes under the microscope this week as we explore how the 100 trillion bacteria that thrive on us and in us, and even outnumber our own cells ten times over, work with the body to maintain good health. We also hear from the Nobel prizewinner who's turnin ... Show More
1h 2m
Sep 2023
159 - Parasites
tail spinning
54m 54s
May 2022
Ep 96 Tapeworm: We encyst you listen
<p>We can probably all agree that the thought of a tapeworm hiding out in your gut is not a pleasant one. Nor is the image of tapeworm larvae forming cysts in your muscles, organs, and even your brain. So listening to an entire episode on these parasitic worms? We understand why ... Show More
1h 12m