Doctors warn that untreated throat or skin infections, especially strep infections, can sometimes trigger infection-related glomerulonephritis, a condition that causes kidney inflammation. Symptoms ...

A routine trip to the nail salon turned into a nightmare for Claudia Ruffin, a 27-year-old Sydney woman who contracted a ...

A relaxing message can quickly turn into an anxiety episode afterwards, if you see angry red bumps on your skin. Dr Sood explains what causes them. | Health ...

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) pneumonia is a well-recognized cause of bacterial pneumonia, resulting in increased morbidity and mortality worldwide. Traditional antibiotics face ...

Newly developed 'nanoagents' can carry drugs straight to the heart of an infection - providing localised therapy with minimal amount of drug and reducing the risks of antibiotic resistance.

In severe cases, the bacteria can spread into the bloodstream and lead to life‑threatening conditions such as sepsis, which ...

Men are more susceptible than women to skin infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, but the biological basis for ...

A 91-year-old man with a history of bladder carcinoma and left total knee arthroplasty was evaluated because of left knee pain. A culture of synovial fluid showed no growth. A diagnosis was made.

For most of us, going to the nail salon is an act of self-care. Not being able to use your hands for an hour can be annoying, but walking out with a fresh set (and a confidence boost) easily cancels ...

Although urinary tract infections (UTIs) are typically minor—albeit painful—health issues for most people, they can pose serious risks for older adults, particularly those with Alzheimer's disease and ...

Nearly a month after a wastewater pipe broke and spewed hundreds of millions of gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac River just north of Washington, D.C., the latest water testing results from the ...

The varicella-zoster virus causes both chickenpox and shingles infections. Initially, the virus causes a chickenpox infection. If it reactivates later, shingles can develop. The chickenpox vaccine ...