In a recent study published in the International Journal of Infectious Diseases, researchers described two cases of human monkeypox (MPX) and deep skin infection. Human MPX is a zoonotic disease ...

A recent study from the CDC found a nearly 70% increase in the spread of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE).

While Monsoon season brings relief from sultry days but it also brings new set of challenges for our skin. This humid period fosters the growth of microbes. During Monsoon, several microbes such as ...

You can't pass eczema to another person, but the condition can lead to open sores that are gateways for infectious bacteria like staph or impetigo.

With this in mind, microbiologist professor Brenda Wilson of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, has shared what you ...

Using a few zaps of electricity to the skin, researchers can stop bacterial infections without using any drugs. For the first time, researchers designed a skin patch that uses imperceptible electric ...

Vibrio vulnificus, the so-called 'flesh-eating bacteria,' hits another Florida county, but it's also found in NC. Here's what ...

Doctors say the area between the toes can get quite humid, and if you're the type to always wear closed shoes, it can get ...

Share on Pinterest The overall risk of bacterial infection from being tattooed is low, but tighter regulations on tattoo ink could help prevent adverse events. Francesco Carta fotografo/Getty Images ...