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

In other cases, the opening of the fistula to the skin can become blocked. This may lead to recurrent anal abscesses. Most fistulas need to be treated surgically. Fistulas can develop before or ...

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 ...

In the United States, the most well-known skin-penetrating parasitic worm, called a nematode, is the hookworm. But globally, ...

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

The trial is testing the efficacy of the RECCE 327 topical gel (R327G) applied once daily for seven or 14 days to areas ...

Ringworm is a fungal skin infection that appears as an itchy, round patch with a clear center on many areas of the skin. Despite its name, ringworm is not actually caused by a worm. Ringworm of ...

Impetigo is a bacterial infection that affects your skin, causing sores and blisters. It can appear differently depending on the stage of infection and what part of your body it affects.

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 ...

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