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Practical issues in clinical mycology
UK Clinical Mycology Network (UKCMN)
Monday, 7 June, Royal College of Pathologists, London
A one-day, practically-orientated meeting for staff at centres that provide clinical mycology services covering: direct microscopy and diagnostic problems in routine laboratory work; the histopathology of fungal infections; radiology; anti-fungals; fungal serology; and molecular identification. There will be discussion of issues encountered by delegates during their routine diagnostic work or in the management of patients with fungal infections.
UKCMN aims to provide a structure for the UK-wide coordination of mycology service delivery, mycological surveillance, medical and laboratory training, diagnostic development and translational research.
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Practical aspects of infection control
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals / Hallam University with the Hospital Infection Society
Monday-Tuesday, 21-22 June, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield
The 13th Don't Panic! meeting is intended for microbiologists and infection control nurses, public health staff and biomedical scientists. Lectures will cover: PVL – diversity, demographics and disease burden in the UK; Flu season 2009/10 – how well did we do? Specifications for invasive procedures performed away from operating theatres; Post-discharge surveillance of SSI – making it work; Update on C.difficile surveillance; Treating complex C. difficile infection; Occupational health issues (chronic MRSA carriage, managing dermatitis, skincare choices for hand washes and alcohol rubs); The Showcase Hospitals Programme; Practical aspects of ensuring a safe water supply; Universal screening for controlling MRSA – the Scottish experience; and MRSA screening and decolonization in the community: is the community up to it?
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