Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Common types of skin rashes include dermatitis, allergies, insect bites, ...

Poor hygiene can lead to a buildup of dead skin, bacteria, sweat, and other debris that can cause inflammation. Infection with Candida albicans is another common cause. Candida is the fungus that ...

Researchers discovered that targeting S. pyogenes metabolism with a pyruvate dehydrogenase inhibitor reduces tissue damage ...

A UTI is a bacterial infection. They happen when bacteria — often from the anus, dirty hands, or skin — get into the urethra and travel to the bladder or other parts of the urinary tract.

bacterial vaginosis looks pretty different. Because yeast infections and BV involve overgrowth of two distinct organisms, curbing that excess requires two different types of medication ...

A new study reveals a novel approach to mitigating tissue damage caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, the flesh-eating bacterium responsible for severe infections such as necrotizing fasciitis. The ...

A new study published in Nature Communications reveals a novel approach to mitigating tissue damage caused by Streptococcus ...

In the gut, a variety of cell types collaborate to keep a balance of electrolyte and water. Bacterial infections can disrupt this balance, leading to diarrhea. Yet, it was unclear which cells were ...