"A tooth infection can kill you, but rarely," warns a Cleveland Clinic expert. Here's how to recognize the risks and how it ...

In a new study, wastewater surveillance for multiple pathogens at five different sites identified local trends that were not captured in larger surveillance programs, and some sites used the data to ...

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

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 ...

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

Surgery can save lives, but it also comes with risks. One persistent issue is surgical site infections (SSIs), which are a concern globally. A surgical site infection is a post-operative infection ...

If a dog bite pierces the skin, bacteria can get into the body, which can cause an infection. This can cause symptoms, such as pain, swelling, and drainage from the wound. Washing the wound ...

Most cellulitis infections are treated with oral antibiotics; however, if the infection is severe, intravenous (IV) antibiotics are taken. A severe cellulitis infection that spreads quickly or ...

Sepsis starts with an infection in any part of the body and spreads through ... Sepsis treatment usually requires hospitalization and the administration of intravenous (IV) antibiotics as quickly as ...

Remote infections during hospital stays were associated with an increased risk for surgical site infections in intracranial neurosurgery procedures. "In clinical context, considerations are ...