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Form L4 for identification of bacillus, C. botulinum, C. perfringens, C. tetani, campylobacter, E. coli, helicobacter, listeria, salmonella, shigella, vibrio and yersinia.
The characteristics, diagnosis and epidemiology of infections caused by spirochaetes of the genus Leptospira (Leptospires).
The diagnosis and surveillance of Acinetobacter spp. bacteraemia.
The symptoms, diagnosis, management and epidemiology of listeriosis, the infection caused by Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
The characteristics, diagnosis, management, surveillance and epidemiology of Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile).
GBRU is the national reference laboratory for gastrointestinal pathogens and provides specialist testing of clinical, food and environmental samples.
The characteristics, diagnosis, management, surveillance and epidemiology Enterococcus species and Glycopeptide Resistant Enterococci (GRE).
A to Z on content relating to infectious diseases.
Form L7 for the isolation, identification and toxin detection of clostridium botulinum and Staphylococcus aureus.
Advice to give pregnant women on infections that can be transmitted via contact with animals that are or have recently given birth.
Respiratory and vaccine preventable bacteria reference unit (RVPBRU), provides national and international reference laboratory services.
Information for clinicians on diagnosis and notification of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) and haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS).
AMRHAI (antimicrobial resistance and healthcare associated infections) is the national reference unit for investigating AMR in healthcare-associated bacteria.
Batches of some products made by Legency Remedies Pvt Ltd have been found to contain a bacteria called Ralstonia pickettii (R. pickettii). All potentially affected batches are being recalled following an MHRA investigation.
The characteristics, diagnosis, management, surveillance and epidemiology of Staphylococcus aureus.
Diagnosis and epidemiology of Mycoplasma pneumoniae.
Antibiotic resistance is once again on the rise after declines in the pandemic, with more dangerous strains of bacteria spreading in communities and hospitals.
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