Miley Cyrus' knee infection after a music video shoot highlights how public spaces can harbor bacteria, as doctors stress the importance of hygiene and wound care.

U. of Oregon team uncovered a molecule produced by yeast on the skin that has potent antimicrobial properties against a ...

Uncomplicated skin infections account for almost 200 million physician-office visits in the USA annually. Treating these infections is estimated to cost in excess of US$350 million each year.

A case of ORF, also known as "sore mouth" The Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department has identified a case of ORF (also ...

Infected male alpine tree frogs set about fathering far more offspring, helping avoid extinction in the wild – for now.

a All models controlled for: age, sex, recurrent infection, history of compromised immune system, whether episode started as an emergency visit, use of a topical antibacterial agent, whether ...

There are five stages of infection, each with a different duration and symptoms. These differences also depend on the type of infection. Infection occurs when an organism, such as a virus or ...

Neuropathy, a disorder in which damage to nerves can impair sensation and movement, has many causes, including infection.

Humans are constantly exposed to numerous viruses but the consequences of infection are different in different individuals. The outcome of host–viral interactions depend on the dose and route of ...

Fungal infection, also known as a mycosis ... Mycoses often start in the lungs following inhalation of fungal spores or on the skin due to localized colonization.