From trauma to a toenail fungus, there are many reasons why you may have a black toenail. Here's what it means, how to treat ...

The oral cavity contains more than 700 naturally occurring species of bacteria. One of the most widespread bacterial genera in the oral cavity is streptococcus. Common species include S. mitis, S.

Two Upstate students have died following complications with bacterial meningitis and meningococcemia. One of the students was ...

What began as a simple headache turned into a life-threatening infection for a 25-year-old woman until doctors discovered the ...

An immunocompromised woman’s cat stirred up a lot more trouble than usual (for a cat). In a recent case report, doctors ...

Oral Antibiotics: Oral antibiotics like dicloxacillin or cephalexin may be prescribed for bacterial folliculitis. Antifungal Medications: Antifungal creams or oral medications like fluconazole or ...

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A skin infection most often caused by beta-hemolytic streptococci. This condition often affects the face or legs. In rare cases, it affects an area that was injured or where the skin is cut. Many ...

The primary culprit behind gingivitis involves poor oral hygiene habits that allow bacterial plaque to build up on teeth and gums. Additional risk factors include smoking, hormonal changes during ...

Doctors commonly call it “strep A.” What Are Group A Strep Infections? There are more than 120 strains of bacteria that cause GAS infections. They spread easily but are mostly mild and easy to ...

Oral drug delivery is typically preferred as a therapeutic intervention due to the complexities and expenses associated with intravenous administration. However, some drugs are poorly absorbed orally, ...

These bacterial imbalances not only contribute to gum disease but may also impact the brain. By maintaining a nutrient-rich diet, individuals can potentially support both their oral microbiome and ...