Hib, a deadly bacterial infection that causes meningitis, is making a comeback, doctors warn. They say the rise in cases is ...

New smart bandage can detect infection, change color, and deliver treatment in real time, offering a faster way to manage ...

Infection levels are still low in the country, but the highly mutated variant might be able to evade your body’s immune ...

Europe’s next two decades will test whether closer cooperation, trusted data sharing, and community-centered prevention can outpace fragmentation and rising infectious risks.

Climate change, aging populations, and antimicrobial resistance will reshape infection prevention, requiring cross sector collaboration, better data systems, and targeted vaccination by 2040.

Cystitis, bacterial disease tied to higher dementia risk independently of co-existing cond ...

A sinus infection can spread to the brain, although this is rare. People require immediate medical treatment if a sinus infection reaches the brain. Sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinuses and ...

Mary Duncan, R.N., MSN, CIC, is the senior director of Infection Prevention for the UAB Health System, with 18 years of experience implementing best practices at various health facilities. Her ...

Nosocomial infections are infections that develop while a person is receiving medical attention. Examples include pneumonia, urinary tract infections (UTIs) and gastrointestinal (GI) infections. The ...

A vaginal cuff is the closure made at the top of the vagina after a hysterectomy. Your doctor may recommend antibiotics if you develop an infection in this area. A hysterectomy is a common surgical ...

Wales international Sam Davies was left unable to cook or shower, or do the most basic of tasks.