Bacterial skin infections can happen when bacteria enter the body due to a break in the skin. Different types of skin infections include methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), impetigo, ...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are very common. A 2022 analysis found that more than 404.6 million people worldwide had UTIs in 2019. UTIs happen when bacteria from the skin or rectum enter the ...

All species of Malassezia except M. pachydermatis, a zoophilic species, require skin lipids for growth, because they do not synthesize long-chain saturated fatty acids. Due to this lipid ...

A mysterious infection dubbed “Disease X” in Congo has sent alarm bells ringing among health experts as officials rush to determine what’s causing it. The outbreak has affected hundreds of people and ...

Imagine if scientists could grab virus particles the same way we pick up a tennis ball or a clementine, and prevent them from infecting cells. Well, scientists in Illinois have built a microscopic ...

However, over-the-counter medications can help manage the pain of canker sores. Thrush is a yeast infection in the mouth. Yeast, also known as the fungus Candida, occurs naturally in the mouth. When ...

Apollinaire Yumba, the provincial health minister, told the AP that officials are advising the public to exercise caution and refrain from contact with dead bodies to avoid potential infection.

Meningitis is an infection of the membranes (meninges) that protect the spinal cord and brain. When the membranes become infected, they swell and press on the spinal cord or brain. This can cause life ...

Dogs do not catch ear infections from other dogs. External ear canal infections are caused by opportunist microorganisms already present in the dog’s ears. Given the opportunity, they will multiply in ...