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Microregistrar Moodle

Microregistrar.moodlecloud.com is a mentoring course supported by an active peer group on WhatsApp. In this Moodle, you will find materials keeping in mind how we practice microbiology in the UK. Importance has been given to ensure areas important in the exam are kept in mind. You will also have high-yield notes and practice questions.

Find a list of content here - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17Weq1wl8gZd-qk4_U4FgK8ihBOO7WYsH__hAHZPLQ44/edit?usp=sharing

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• Cryptococcus (microregistrar.moodlecloud)20 June 2025
  🦠 Cryptococcosis Treatment Algorithm Global Guidelines for Diagnosis and Management | Evidence-Based Recommendations Based on the Global Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Cryptococcosis (Lancet Infectious Diseases, 2024) 🧠 CNS Cryptococcosis HIV SOT Non-HIV/Non-SOT C. gattii Cryptococcoma 🔄 Disseminated Disease (Non-CNS/Non-pulmonary) 🫁 Pulmonary Disease Severe Mild With/Without Cryptococcoma 🩹 Direct Skin Inoculation Cutaneous infection… Read more: Cryptococcus (microregistrar.moodlecloud)
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  What is the optimum preparation time for FRCPath examination15 May 2025
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  Hand hygiene10 May 2025
  References 1.WHO: Hand Hygiene Improvement programmes (2017) 2.CDC: Reduction of Healthcare-Associated Infections by High Compliance with Hand Hygiene (2016) 3.Lydon et al.: ICU Hand Hygiene Compliance Systematic Review (2017) 4.Systematic review: ED Hand Hygiene Practices (2022) 5.WHO/UNICEF JMP: WASH in Health Care Facilities Report (2019) 6.CDC: Clinical Safety—Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizers Guidance (2024) 7.Evidence-based practices to… Read more: Hand hygiene
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  Pathogen-Associated Histological Features30 April 2025
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• Summary: Global guideline for the diagnosis and management of candidiasis: an initiative of the ECMM in cooperation with ISHAM and ASM27 April 2025
  Introduction Candida species are the predominant cause of fungal infections in patients treated in hospital settings, causing significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. This clinical practice guide summarises evidence-based recommendations from the European Confederation for Medical Mycology (ECMM) global guideline initiative, developed in cooperation with the International Society of Human and Animal Mycology (ISHAM) and the… Read more: Summary: Global guideline for the diagnosis and management of candidiasis: an initiative of the ECMM in cooperation with ISHAM and ASM

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