The longer venous ulcers go untreated, the greater is the risk of developing dangerous complications such as gangrene.

The study found that some people taking SGLT2 inhibitors developed a dangerous infection called Fournier gangrene. This ...

C. perfringens bacteria mainly cause it. If you experience a gas gangrene infection, your symptoms may include pain, swelling, and redness in the affected area. In some cases, an anaerobic ...

The signs of a dangerous blood clot can vary depending on its location. Some people may also not experience any symptoms.

Learn about noma, a severe mouth disease linked to poverty and malnutrition, affecting children in Africa and beyond.

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Five years after Covid arrived on these shores, many believe the anxieties of the plague years are in the rearview mirror.

A recent health reporting error in the UK sparked fears of a bubonic plague resurgence, reminiscent of the 'Black Death' that ...

Ergot is a parasitic fungus that contaminates feed in animal farming. Its toxicity causes vasoconstriction, resulting in ...

But if you have symptoms that are ongoing or bothersome ... between the anus and vulva. This type of infection is also called Fournier’s gangrene. Necrotizing fasciitis of the perineum wasn ...

If skin ulcers get larger or grow deeper, they can lead to gangrene ... such as bacterial and viral infections, are often the first symptoms of diabetes. Diabetes can also cause specific skin ...