Plus, who is at the highest risk of catching one.

Conjunctivitis, or pink eye, may be due to several factors, like viruses, bacteria, and allergens. Its cause generally determines its type. Conjunctivitis, commonly called pink eye, refers to ...

Cellulitis may have different symptoms depending on the type of bacteria involved and where on your body it affects. These factors may influence which antibiotics a doctor prescribes to treat ...

Bacterial and viral acute sinus infections typically display similar symptoms. The duration of the infection can help determine if it is viral or bacterial. Many viruses, such as the ones that cause ...

Despite how prevalent and uncomfortable they can be, yeast infections are usually manageable with the right care.

Jonathan B. Jassey, DO, is a private pediatrician at Bellmore Merrick Medical. Dr. Jassey also specializes in treating ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, autism and other mental health issues. Viral ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued an alert to health care providers about bacterial infections as a strain of the meningococcal disease begins to circulate within the United ...

Infection is the leading cause of death in LR-MDS patients, responsible for 24.6% of deaths within a year of diagnosis. Key risk factors for infection include intermediate or higher IPSS-R risk, ...

Scientists are uncovering a surprising link between hidden tooth infections and blood sugar problems. Deep infections around ...

A genomic test developed at UC San Francisco to rapidly detect almost any kind of pathogen – virus, bacteria, fungus or parasite – has proved successful after a decade of use. The test has the ...

So it feels like your vagina is on fire. Let me first say, I’m so sorry you’re here. You might initially assume you’re dealing with a yeast infection—it’s just the vagina problem with the best PR. And ...

UTI. Say that to a woman and you may get an earful about pain and misery. Mention UTI to a man and he will likely be searching his brain for which college team the initials stand for. That is because ...