Microbiology update
FRCPath Microbiology course
Registration form : FRCPath Medical Microbiology - A Strategic Approach Registration - Google Forms FRCPath Medical Microbiology Preparation: A Strategic Approach FRCPath Medical Microbiology Preparation: A Strategic Approach Hyderabad, India 6 – 7th December 2025 Faculty Dr. Suryabrata Banerjee, MBBS, FRCPath Consultant Microbiologist & Clinical Lead, Medical Microbiology and Virology, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, […]
Journal review: Emergence and Spread of C difficile Isolates With reduced Fidaxomicin Susceptibilti in an Acute Care Hospital.
Sarah N Redmond et al, Emergence and Spread of Clostridioides difficile Isolates With Reduced Fidaxomicin Susceptibility in an Acute Care Hospital, Clinical Infectious Diseases, 2025;, ciaf028, https://doi.org/10.1093/cid/ciaf028 Introduction & Background: Methods: Key Findings: Discussion & Implications: Some points to consider
Mycoplasma genitalium Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance (MARS) – Takeaways
MARS 2nd pilot report is out. It included data from all consecutive M. genitalium specimens collected from 15 SHCs between January and March 2020. M. genitalium diagnostic testing was done on1. for those presenting with non-gonococcal urethritis or pelvic inflammatory disease, and2. for the current sex partners of those who tested positive for M. genitalium. […]