Course on the Identification of Common Pathogenic Fungi

Description

This practical course will cover the basic principles used in in the identification of fungi isolated in the diagnostic laboratory. Basic enteroblastic fungal structure will be introduced. Delegates will learn how to identify and recognise core fungal morphology including conidia, conidiophores, phialides, metulae and some specialised structures such as annellides, Hülle cells and chlamydospores, and how such attributes can be used in the identification of fungi. A basic level of microbiology knowledge and experience is required (e.g. work within microbiology laboratory, BSc in allied science subject). It is recommended that delegates also undertake the dermatophyte course.