Bacterial skin infections can range from mild to life-threatening. Your healthcare provider will likely prescribe antibiotics based on the type and severity of the infection. Impetigo causes an oozing ...

Ouch. You part your lips ever so slightly and you're suddenly reminded of the painful sore in the corner of your mouth. The ...

It is an infection in which bacteria infect the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves. In case bacteria escape with the blood from other parts of the body, like the mouth or skin ...

However, if your piercing becomes swollen, very painful, hot, leaks blood or pus, or you feel generally unwell, you may have an infection. Since the mouth harbors bacteria, infections are likely to ...

Angular chelitis is an inflammatory condition that causes red, swollen patches on the corners of the mouth. It can be caused by certain fungal or bacterial infections and typically responds well ...

But this research isn’t just about improving dental care—it also sheds light on how infections in the mouth can impact the ...

Dr Joyce Kahng, owner of Orange and Magnolia Dental Studio in California, reacted to a clip of a man complaining about the ...

A groundbreaking study has revealed that the composition of your gut microbiome plays a significant role in predicting the likelihood of succumbing to potentially life-threatening infections caused by ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Taking antibiotics during an influenza infection can increases the risk of developing a dangerous bacterial pneumonia, according to recent research. Antibiotics are often ...

Procalcitonin plus absolute neutrophil performed best in ruling out invasive bacterial infection. Using the AAP-backed markers can reduce unneeded lumbar punctures in low-risk infants. Two AAP ...