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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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

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

Antibiotic resistance is a global health challenge that could overtake cancer mortality within a few decades. In a new study, ...