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

Your towel could be carrying more bacteria than you think. Learn how to improve your towel habits to avoid skin irritation ...

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

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

Doctors in the U.K. have warned gynecologists of the risks of necrotizing fasciitis in the external genitalia after seeing several cases.

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

A decade-long study of around 35 million Americans in 10 states has found that group A streptococcus infections have more ...

Paronychia is a skin infection that develops around the nail. It occurs when bacteria or fungi get under the skin. Paronychia can result from biting or chewing the nails, but it is more common ...

The CDC marked a major uptick in group A strep cases in 10 U.S. states from 2013 to 2022. Here's what to know about risk of ...

The Food and Drug Administration announced the recall of shampoo that could be contaminated with bacteria. More than a ...