MYCOLOGY ARTICLES
Christmas tree syndrome – should we be concerned?
With the festive season upon us, Dr Neil Bentley takes a look at Christmas tree syndrome, and considers the risks of a live tree in the home or office.
Candida auris – how to control a fast-growing drug-resistant fungal threat
Often resistant to antifungal treatments, as well as being difficult to identify, Candida auris is a type of yeast that can cause severe illness, especially for vulnerable patients in hospitals and nursing homes. Thanks to advances in PCR testing and strain typing technology, early and accurate identification is assisting in controlling outbreaks, explains Markus Meyer.
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