Steve Schwarz underwent spinal surgery, only to later succumb to MRSA due to discontinuation of antibiotics at a care home.

Yes, a tooth infection can spread and affect the whole body. It can spread to the bone, blood vessels, skin, and fat if not treated promptly. Most tooth infections are easily treatable.

Yeast infections usually get worse until treatment begins. The symptoms depend on the location. For example, a vaginal yeast infection can cause increased itching, redness, inflammation, and even ...

Cosmetic products like nail polish and nail polish removers can damage the skin around fingernails. Handling raw garlic ...

Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2008;27(6):551-552. Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic skin condition which affects 15-20% of the population in developed countries including the United ...

Due to thrombocytopenia, some lesions become hemorrhagic. The skin lesions are tender and painful. Blood cultures, urine cultures, and stool cultures were obtained. The patient was started on ...

Red spots on the skin can be caused by various factors, ranging from harmless to signs of underlying health issues. This ...

The itch from bug bites, rashes, and other skin conditions can sometimes be so overpowering that it feels impossible to avoid ...

A coyote with what appears to be mange was spotted in Harwich. New England Wildlife Centers office in Barnstable urges people ...

Rapidly spreading, harrowing and potentially lethal, a necrotizing soft tissue infection — so-called flesh-eating disease — ...

A social media user's viral video highlights the potential risks of beauty treatments. She shared in her now-viral video how ...

Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin infection that is usually benign. Some healthcare professionals do not consider this infection an STI as it can occur commonly without sexual contact.