Bacterial endocarditis, or infective endocarditis, is a rare infection of the heart lining and valves. It is caused by a bacterial infection and results in flu-like symptoms. The condition may become ...

Imagine this: You’re on a tropical getaway…but between the persistent vaginal itching and irritation you’re feeling, you’re in sweatpants instead of a bikini. Recurrent bacterial vaginosis doesn’t ...

Chlamydia pneumoniae—a common bacterium that causes pneumonia and sinus infections—can linger in the eye and brain for years and may aggravate Alzheimer's disease, according to a study from ...

Strep throat is a common throat infection that often causes a sore throat, fever and trouble swallowing. It tends to come on ...

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 ...

Protracted bacterial bronchitis is a lung condition marked by a lasting wet cough. It requires prompt antibiotic treatment to prevent serious complications. Protracted bacterial bronchitis (PBB) is a ...

Spontaneous bacterial empyema is a serious infection of the fluid in your pleural cavity that can happen when you have a fluid buildup around your lungs called hepatic hydrothorax. Spontaneous ...