Hospital-acquired infections are infections patients didn't have when they were admitted to hospital. The most common include wound infections after surgery, urinary tract infections and pneumonia.

S trep infections are most well known for causing strep throat, which can be treated with antibiotics. But this type of ...

Enables medical professionals to observe skin without removing dressings; aims to reduce secondary infections and save time ...

Antimicrobial ointments containing neomycin, polymyxin B and bacitracin have been used since the 1950s as a prescription product to prevent superficial wound infections and have been made ...

However, a small subset of women experience significant pain and a delay in healing secondary to infection ... with expectant management and perineal wound care, such as frequent sitz baths ...

This composite material combines the best properties of each component. In lab tests, the nanoflower-enhanced dressings fought off both major types of bacteria: the thick-walled kind (like staph ...

A new bilayer fiber wound dressing using PLA and PVA with aloe vera and propolis supports healing, moisture retention, and ...

If a dog bite pierces the skin, bacteria can get into the body, which can cause an infection. This can cause symptoms, such as pain, swelling, and drainage from the wound. Washing the wound ...