Meet the jumbo phage. Scientists believe they’ve cracked the code on how its ‘secret handshakes’ act as a shield against the ...

Antibiotics are powerful, fast-acting medications designed to eradicate bacterial infections. However, in recent years, their dependability has waned as antibiotic resistant bacteria continues to ...

Phelps said to alert your healthcare provider if your having any symptoms of pneumonia due to a bacterial infection.

The crucial drugs can have unintended consequences. Innovative therapies could shield the microbiome from their effects.

This guide includes an overview of practices for the prevention and management of sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI) by healthcare professionals practicing in public health or ...

If you are having surgery, you may be concerned about a bacterial infection after your procedure. While these infections are often preventable with good wound care and frequent hand washing, some ...

A tooth infection, or a tooth abscess, is a collection of pus and bacteria that forms inside the tooth or gum. To reduce the risk of complications, a person should seek treatment for a tooth ...

Mild Clostridium difficile infection (CDI; stool frequency <four-times daily; no signs of severe colitis), clearly induced by the use of antibiotics, may be treated by stopping the inducing ...

This indicator covers the incidence of healthcare associated infections from Clostridium difficile (C. diff). It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to ...

In some cases, bacteria — or, rarely, fungi — may cause a sinus infection. The type of sinus infection you have depends on how long it lasts and how often you get it. Symptoms of acute ...