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Review and Update of Appendix 13 – NHS Scotland Minimum Alert organism and condition list

21 May 2026

Following stakeholder consultation, Appendix 13 has been reviewed and updated as part of its annual review cycle. Key updates include:

  • Inclusion of a section on contaminated products
  • Inclusion of additional organisms and clarity regarding some existing including Mucorales and Exophiala
  • Some reformatting of existing tables to ensure clarity