Skin microbes do more than coexist—they shape immune responses, repair tissue, and influence gene expression across your ...

Most cases of nocardiosis start out as lung infections, in which pus-filled cavities, or abscesses containing the bacteria, ...

S trep infections are most well known for causing strep throat, which can be treated with antibiotics. But this type of ...

A new type of antibiotic for treatment of urinary tract infections in women could also work against gonorrhea infections, a ...

The bacteria and fungi living on your ... and topical probiotics appear to be effective for the treatment of certain inflammatory skin diseases and demonstrate a promising role in wound healing ...

Most group A strep infections cause mild illnesses like strep throat — but when that bacteria spreads to the blood and deep ...

Doctors explain everything you need to know about Lyme disease and what to do if you find a tick attached to your skin.

The results of ongoing research by Amprologix, a spinout company at the University of Plymouth, will be presented to leading ...

Findings from a new study could help doctors select more effective treatments earlier for patients suffering from leishmaniasis, a disfiguring skin infection.

Affected populations: Nocardiosis is a rare but potentially deadly infectious disease caused by bacteria in the ... open wounds or bumps under the skin. Without treatment, nocardiosis can rapidly ...