If you have had strep throat or an ear infection, there's a good chance you received amoxicillin or penicillin to effectively ...

The findings represent the oldest complete set of genetic information from this bacterial group and shed light on its ...

Rats and other reservoir hosts can carry leptospirosis without illness, shedding bacteria into the environment while dogs and ...

A dad-of-two has undergone life-saving heart surgery after a suspected complication from a dental filling. James Molloy, 52, suffered a Type A aortic dissection – a tear in an artery near the heart – ...

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A routine manicure in Pennsylvania spiraled into a medical nightmare when a woman walked out of a nail appointment and ended up losing a finger. What started as a bit of pampering turned into ...

Researchers warn rising temperatures may increase deadly amoebae risks in lakes, pools, and water infrastructure worldwide.

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Packaging defects in MediHoney and CVS Wound Gel products have led the FDA to issue a safety alert due to the risk of bacterial contamination.

Ancient DNA from a Colombian hunter-gatherer reveals a 5,500-year-old infection, rewriting what we know about syphilis and ...

Research shows that iron-rich conditions boost Pseudomonas aeruginosa growth and biofilm formation, yet reduce virulence, complicating chronic lung infections.

Four major trends that will shape how we as a society will confront antibiotic resistance in the coming decade.