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Public health principles for reducing the spread of respiratory infections, including COVID-19, in the workplace.
Information and resources on the UK’s plans to see antimicrobial resistance contained and controlled by 2040.
Sections (125A.01 - 125A.34) last updated October 2021.
How to apply for authorisation to import, move or keep specified material and the fees you must pay.
A range of tests are available from the majority of PHE regional clinical microbiology laboratories.
Range of agents, including chemicals and beneficial microorganisms that can be used to induce resistance to viruses
AMRHAI (antimicrobial resistance and healthcare associated infections) is the national reference unit for investigating AMR in healthcare-associated bacteria.
Guidance and responsibilities of the UK's National Reference Laboratory (NRL) for food microbiology.
The characteristics, diagnosis, management, surveillance and epidemiology of Escherichia coli (E. coli).
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is leading on the creation of the United Kingdom Microbial Forensics Consortium (UKMFC).
The mycology reference laboratory (MRL) provides a comprehensive laboratory service for the diagnosis and management of fungal infections.
Form M1 for submitting single isolates to bacterial identification section (BIDS).
Guidance on diagnosis of infections, using the microbiology laboratory, and appropriate use of antibiotics and antifungals in primary care.
This study presents a systematic study of the claim that pathogenicity is associated with genome reduction and gene loss
Guidance on the handling of slurry and manure to help reduce the spread of antibiotic resistant bacteria.
Develops testing approaches to assess the presence and identity of antimicrobials and resistant microorganisms in marine shellfish.
Chief Medical Officer for England, Professor Chris Whitty's annual reports and lectures on medicine and public health.
Foresight project looking at the detection and identification of infectious diseases over the next 10 to 25 years.
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