An international research team led by the Helmholtz Center for Infection Research (HZI) has discovered a new strategy used by ...

Chronic wounds affect millions of people worldwide. These are cuts, burns, scrapes, or surgical wounds that don’t heal within ...

The bacteria staphylococcus aureus (staph) always exists on the skin’s surface, but can create problems when it enters the body through a cut or wound. Fungal infections like Malassezia ... system can ...

If the infection does not begin to respond to hydration and IV antibiotics after 48 hours, surgical incision and drainage of the salivary gland may be necessary to control the infection. If salivary ...

A spate of fishermen presenting to a small regional Queensland hospital in agony with gaping wounds sparked an investigation into the spread of a deadly infection.

Review question We reviewed the evidence about whether antiseptics are safe and effective for treating burn wounds. Background Burn wounds cause many injuries and deaths worldwide. People with burn ...