Cellulitis is a skin infection that can occur when bacteria enter an open bug bite. Early treatment is crucial. Learn how to ...

According to the National Institute For Communicable Diseases (NICD) a staphylococcus infection or staph infection is an infection caused by members of the Staphylococcus genus of bacteria.

The antibiotic teixobactin—developed a decade ago by Northeastern University professors Kim Lewis and Slava Epstein in ...

Scratching your skin can feel satisfying, but learn how it impacts inflammation and bacterial infection defense.

A newly developed laboratory tool can, within hours, help to identify specific viruses which can be used to destroy variants of the dangerous pathogenic bacteria Staphylococcus aureus.

Dave Mason was preparing to return to touring next week after canceling a fall 2024 trek because he needed a heart operation. In November, the 78-year-old British musician underwent a successful ...

He had surgery for an irregular heartbeat, recurring blood clots, a staph infection and two hernias. The last time he counted, he has had 45 surgeries in his life, including 22 on his knees.

Learn how Scripps Health improved their hospitals' LeapFrog scores and patient safety through the implementation of sprint teams and a culture of ownership.

The U.S. has seen at least 308 measles cases so far this year, according to figures published Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, marking the most infections reported ...

He has nearly a dozen screws holding together one of his feet. He had surgery for an irregular heartbeat, recurring blood clots, a staph infection and two hernias. The last time he counted, he has had ...

Viral infection is the invasion of the body by a small agent known as a virus. Viruses replicate inside host cells and can produce toxins that cause disease. The immune system helps to destroy ...