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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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A case of Cladophialophora bantiana originating in the UK

Posted on 12th November 2024 by Graham Atherton

Cladophialophora bantiana is a rare, neurotropic fungus found worldwide, including in the UK, that can cause brain infections, particularly in

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Price update (Oct 2024)

Posted on 8th October 202429th November 2024 by Beth

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

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MRCM’s hosts its first ESCMID observership

Posted on 28th June 20236th July 2023 by Beth

Meet our first ESCMID observer, Dr Selin Gamze Kılıç

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Updated prices (June 2023)

Posted on 19th June 202319th June 2023 by Beth

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

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World Aspergillosis Day 2023

Posted on 1st February 20231st February 2023 by Beth

Feb 1st is #WorldAspergillosisDay – how much do you know about aspergillosis?

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Updated turnaround times

Posted on 23rd January 202323rd January 2023 by Beth

Please see our test catalogue for current NHS/private tariffs and turnaround times. Urgent test results may be available sooner –

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Tinea is not responding to standard treatment – what should I do?

Posted on 4th January 20234th January 2023 by Beth

Tinea is a generic name for superficial skin, nail and hair infection caused mainly by dermatophytes. Dermatophytes (e.g. Trichophyton, Microsporum, Epidermophyton spp.)

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News from MRCM

  • Weekly Fungal Diagnostics Update 8th June 2026
  • Fungal Diagnostics Journal Watch – June 2026 1st June 2026
  • UK Infection Workforce Report 2026: Strategic Implications for Medical Mycology and Aspergillosis Services 21st May 2026
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