Infectious Diseases for the MSRA

High-Yield ID Revision Notes, SBA Question Bank, Flashcards & Rapid Quizzes

Infectious diseases (ID) is one of the most clinically relevant and high-yield specialties in the MSRA. It appears frequently across emergency, GP, and inpatient-style scenarios. The exam tests your ability to recognise sepsis, choose appropriate antibiotics, identify red flags, apply public health guidance, and manage common infections safely and efficiently.

Infectious Diseases for the MSRA is a structured, exam-oriented course created to simplify complex ID concepts while strengthening your decision-making under pressure. The course integrates a comprehensive revision textbook, MSRA-style SBAs and EMQs, rapid quizzes, and high-yield flashcards focused on real-world clinical reasoning.

Whether you’re revising ID for the first time or polishing your knowledge just before the exam, this course offers everything you need to score highly.

⭐ What This Course Includes

🔹 1. Comprehensive Infectious Diseases Revision Notes

Clear, concise notes covering all core MSRA ID topics, including:

• Sepsis recognition & management (Red Flags, NEWS2, Sepsis 6)

• Antibiotic stewardship & first-line antimicrobial choices

• Common infections:

  • Pneumonia (CURB-65, antibiotic selection)

  • UTI & pyelonephritis

  • Tonsillitis, otitis media, sinusitis

  • Skin infections (cellulitis, impetigo, abscesses)

• Viral infections (influenza, COVID-19, varicella, herpes)

• Gastrointestinal infections & food poisoning

• STI management (chlamydia, gonorrhoea, PID, trichomonas)

• HIV testing, acute seroconversion, and high-yield management points

• TB screening, diagnosis, and public health notifications

• Traveller infections (malaria red flags, dengue basics)

• Meningitis, encephalitis & urgent antimicrobial choices

• Vaccination principles & immunisation schedule

• Public health & infection control

Notes include NICE-aligned guidance, investigation algorithms, and high-yield memory techniques.

🔹 2. Infectious Diseases Question Bank (MSRA-Style)

A large collection of SBAs and EMQs mirroring MSRA difficulty and format, assessing:

• First-line vs second-line antimicrobials

• Indications for hospital admission

• When to prescribe vs avoid antibiotics

• Public health notifications (TB, meningitis, STIs)

• Emergency presentations (sepsis, meningitis, malaria)

• Safe prescribing in pregnancy

• Isolation & infection control precautions

• Choosing correct investigations (NAATs, cultures, rapid antigen tests)

Each question includes detailed explanations and common exam pitfalls.

🔹 3. High-Yield Flashcards

Covering rapid-recall essentials:

• Antibiotic choices & indications

• Vaccination schedule & key exceptions

• STI management (first-line regimens)

• Centor criteria for tonsillitis

• Sepsis 6 steps

• High-yield infection control rules

• Dengue, malaria & traveller infection red flags

• TB screening vs diagnostic tests

Perfect for spaced repetition.

🔹 4. Rapid Quizzes & Mixed ID Tests

Short quizzes designed to build:

• Speed

• Pattern recognition

• Emergency decision-making

• Antibiotic selection accuracy

Ideal for quick daily practice or pre-exam warm-ups.

🔹 5. Structured Learning Pathway

A clear progression from:

Core principles → applied scenarios → exam-level question bank → rapid recall,

ensuring deep understanding and long-term retention.

🎯 Who This Course Is For

Designed for:

• Doctors preparing for the MSRA

• Foundation doctors strengthening ID knowledge

• IMGs preparing for UK practice

• Learners who want a clear, structured approach to infectious diseases with high clinical relevance

📈 Why Infectious Diseases Matters in the MSRA

ID is one of the most heavily tested specialties because it overlaps with:

• General Practice

• Emergency Medicine

• Acute Medicine

• Paediatrics

• Public Health

High-yield topics include:

• Sepsis & red flags

• Antibiotics & stewardship

• TB & notifiable diseases

• Sexual health & STI regimens

• URTI/LRTI management

• UTI & pregnancy considerations

• Meningitis & encephalitis emergencies

Mastering these topics gives a significant boost to your MSRA CPS performance.

🔗 Useful Links for Your MSRA Preparation

📘 Free MSRA SJT Textbook (100-page structured SJT guide)

👉 https://www.passthemsra.com/courses/msra-sjt-textbook/

📝 MSRA SJT Mock Papers (x10)

👉 https://www.passthemsra.com/courses/sjt-msra-mock-papers-x-10/

▶️ MSRA YouTube Channel

Free video explanations, exam walkthroughs, and SJT strategy content.
👉 https://www.youtube.com/@PasstheMSRA

🟦 MSRA Reddit Communities

PassTheMSRA:
👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/passtheMSRA/

FreeMSRA:
👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/freeMSRA/

These are active communities for sharing tips, strategies, and updates.

🎧 MSRA Spotify Podcasts

Hundreds of free episodes covering SJT reasoning, GMC principles, and exam mindset.
👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/0dlSxYEBKhpTvCy2B4fAeT?si=f2f87048982c4543