Despite the constant pressures and potential pitfalls of battling infectious diseases, many nursing homes do an exemplary job tackling all that comes with caring for an immunocompromised population.

Patients with suspected tuberculosis (TB) require special precautions in healthcare facilities, and cases of TB have been ...

Some evidence shows hospital infection preventionists may be able to spend less time monitoring hand hygiene, according to a study published Dec. 19 in the American Journal of Infection Control.

Research centres using SteraMist disinfection to control the mpox virus further demonstrate its effectiveness. Prioritizing infection prevention measures is critical due to the current mpox outbreak.

Hormonal birth control pills can cause mild side effects such as acne, bloating, and spotting. In rare instances, they may increase your risk of more serious health issues, like blood clots.

The AHA's Living Learning Network is partnering with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to launch the Sepsis Champions Leadership Series. These monthly events aim to improve sepsis care ...

The most common sign of an ear infection is an earache. It can be either a sharp, sudden pain or a dull discomfort that just doesn't go away. You can have it in one or both of your ears.

Infections of the knee joint can be a serious problem. Symptoms of an infection include redness, swelling, and fevers. The treatment of a knee infection depends on the type and location of the ...

A salivary gland infection can develop when harmful bacteria or viruses build up in the salivary glands. These are located in the head and neck and produce saliva. It typically causes swollen ...

These recommendations on the management of children in hospital with viral respiratory tract infections in hospital settings are for clinicians to support planning in partnership with local infection ...

The Windows Control Panel allows you to control all the settings for your computer. Microsoft is planning to move all these controls over to Windows Settings, but I guess that will still take some ...

The relationships between microbes and their hosts are also essential drivers of evolution. At the Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology, researchers from different disciplines search for answers ...