A case of shigellosis bacterial infection was reported Friday at La Escuela Fratney Elementary School on Milwaukee’s north side. A Milwaukee Health Department official explained that shigellosis ...

These viral infections typically clear up in about seven to 10 days, while bacterial sinus infections, which aren't typically contagious, may last longer and often require antibiotics. If the sinus ...

Raw milk fans say this unprocessed dairy product has health benefits. But food safety experts say that unpasteurized milk is ...

The Food and Drug Administration is not a physician, so it had no business cautioning people not to take ivermectin to ward off Covid-19 infections with social media posts stating, “You are not a ...

Paronychia is a type of nail infection, most commonly caused by the bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus, which affects the skin around the nail (called nail folds). It can also occur as a result of ...

There was another death last week and three more cases of infection from the Vibrio vulnificusa or so-called "fleshing-eating" bacteria, according to the latest data from the Florida Department of ...

Here the authors discover a new clade of bacteria with uniquely streamlined genomes in the tissue of a deep-sea coral that provide insights into the genome reduction of symbionts.

In an effort to counteract this public health crisis, scientists are looking for new solutions inside the intricate mechanics of bacterial infection. A study led by researchers at the University ...

Find treatments for fungal and bacterial infections in your dog or cat's skin, nose, paws, and other areas. Learn about common skin conditions.

The ascension of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime anti-vaccine activist, to the nation’s top health post has alarmed medical ...