CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cuyahoga County Justice Center’s water system was disinfected Friday due to the detection of bacteria ...

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

Once considered obscure or opportunistic, invasive fungal infections are now surfacing with alarming frequency - and in ...

The microbial community living within our large intestine is a highly dense and complex ecosystem. While some of these microbes cause illness and disease (such as bacteria and viruses), others are ...

Experts recommend brushing at least twice a day and flossing once a day to eliminate plaque-forming bacteria that could ...

Allergies and sinus infections can cause many similar symptoms, such as nasal congestion. However, the conditions have ...

Sickle Cell Disease is a genetic blood disorder that affects hemoglobin, causing red blood cells to become rigid and ...

Antibiotic resistance is a global health challenge that could overtake cancer mortality within a few decades. In a new study, researchers show that the emergence of resistance can be understood in the ...

C. diff, a dangerous and highly contagious infection, spreads in hospitals much more than previously believed, especially ...

An unusual gut bacteria can help prevent obesity. But how do you keep it happy? - Researchers have known for years that this ...

Researchers have identified a new way to fight infections like Lyme disease and syphilis by disrupting the bacteria’s ‘motor, ...

A virulent strain of antibiotic-resistant superbug that causes severe disease has been found circulating in a Malaysian ...