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New Review: Managing Vulvovaginal Candidiasis

Posted on 17th March 202617th March 2026 by Graham Atherton

A new international review led by experts in medical mycology provides an updated overview of the pathogenesis, diagnosis and management

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Medical Mycology Update – 1-16 March 2026

Posted on 17th March 202617th March 2026 by Graham Atherton

Diagnostics, resistance, stewardship and clinically important signals The first half of March 2026 shows several clear themes in medical mycology.

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Medical Mycology Updates – February 2026.

Posted on 17th March 2026 by Graham Atherton

Diagnostics, molecular testing, biomarkers and stewardship Recent publications continue to show rapid progress in molecular fungal diagnostics, particularly polymerase chain

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Why the 2025 BSMM Best Practice Recommendations Matter – and Why We Must Act Now

Posted on 19th December 2025 by Graham Atherton

The 2025 British Society for Medical Mycology (BSMM) Best Practice Recommendations for the Diagnosis of Serious Fungal Diseases represent one

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Dr Riina Rautemaa-Richardson (director of MRCM) has been elected as president of BSMM

Posted on 10th September 202510th September 2025 by Beth

She looks forward to spreading awareness of fungal infections and antifungal stewardship over the next 3 years

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Price update (May 2025)

Posted on 19th May 2025 by Beth

Please check our test catalogue for the current NHS and private test prices

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New article about clinically important fungal biofilms in Nature Reviews Microbiology

Posted on 14th February 202514th February 2025 by Beth

Dr Riina Rautemaa-Richardson (MRCM) recently co-authored an article for Nature Reviews Microbiology about the different types of fungal biofilms that

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Manchester Contributes to New Candida Global Guidelines 2025

Posted on 14th February 202514th February 2025 by Graham Atherton

Candida species are the leading cause of fungal infections in hospitalized patients, contributing to significant morbidity and mortality. This review

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Fungal biofilms in human health and disease.

Posted on 14th February 202514th February 2025 by Graham Atherton

MRCM have made an important contribution to this review in the prestigious journal Nature Reviews: Microbiology. Link to review The

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New patient information leaflet: vulval skincare

Posted on 15th November 2024 by Beth

Vulvovaginal candidiasis is an extremely common condition that is caused by Candida yeast. While antifungals are necessary in certain cases,

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News from MRCM

  • Fungal diagnostics update: faster tests, better identification, and the challenge of making results clinically useful 18th May 2026
  • Weekly fungal diagnostics research update: papers published 4–11 May 2026 11th May 2026
  • Weekly fungal diagnostics update – April/May 2026 5th May 2026
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