The result can be life-threatening conditions, including necrotizing fasciitis and toxic shock syndrome.While the highest ...

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

Severe, possibly life-threatening strep infections are rising in the United States. The number of invasive group A strep ...

The vaginal flora is the bacteria that live inside the vagina. The normal vaginal flora is dominated by various lactobacillus species. Lactobacilli help to keep the vagina healthy by producing lactic ...

The recall applies to retailers in the United States, but the shampoo, which potentially contains Klebsiella oxytoca bacteria, can also be purchased online in Europe. More than 1,000 bottles of ...

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The team analyzed 19,885 known genetic sequences of 14,614 species of bacteria, then designed species-specific PNA sequences to target the bug's ribosomal RNA. PNA probes have distinct advantages ...

Researchers have discovered a new antibiotic molecule that targets a broad range of disease-causing bacteria — even strains resistant to commercial drugs — and is not toxic to human cells 1.

Each type goes through a series of stages. Strains of Staphylococcus (staph) or Streptococcus (strep) bacteria cause impetigo. These bacteria can get into your body through a break in your skin ...

A study about office microwaves may have some people rethinking the leftover food they eat for lunch. Researchers examined the differences in bacteria present in domestic spaces such as a home; in ...

In one study, researchers swabbed the soles of 40 volunteers. They found that foot washing had a significant impact on bacteria numbers. People who washed their feet twice a day had around 8,800 ...

Instead, he was diagnosed with COVID and strep throat. The first few songs were a bit scratchy, but it was honestly more noticeable when they spoke between songs. The crowd simply seemed to ...