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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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Oral/oropharyngeal candidiasis is not responding to standard treatment – what should I do?

Posted on 4th January 20234th January 2023 by Beth

We have compiled responses to the most common GP enquiries below. If you have any other questions, please contact the

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

Posted on 4th January 20234th January 2023 by Beth

British Association of Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) has updated the national vulvovaginal candidiasis guidelines. This was a significant update highlighting the

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Updated species names

Posted on 4th January 20234th January 2023 by Beth

As more genomic data becomes available for clinically-important fungi, our understanding of how these species relate to one another periodically

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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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