WHEN Wez Aldridge scraped his left leg on a lads’ holiday to Spain, he had no idea of the horror about to unfold. Just days ...

Cat scratches can cause more than rabies; watch for infections, tetanus, and cat scratch fever.

Olympic skater Alyssa Liu’s ‘smiley’ piercing may look cool - but the trend poses serious health risks - The athlete did the ...

GRAPHIC IMAGES: A dad has revealed how a minor scrape on a Tenerife pool step led to a gruesome, life-threatening infection ...

A Florida father's dream getaway to a popular island destination ended in intensive care after a minor scratch on his ankle spiraled into a life threatening flesh eating infection. What began as a ...

A woman lost all four limbs after developing severe sepsis triggered by bacteria transmitted through a dog’s lick. The rare but life-threatening infection quickly progressed to septic shock, causing ...

An NHS GP warned people about an unusual sign that can appear on their legs - and said if left untreated, can turn into a "life-threatening" situation. Cellulitis, a skin infection unrelated to ...

Katlein Franca, MD, is a dermatologist and clinical associate professor of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery and Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at the University of Miami. Different kinds of skin ...

Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...

When you have multiple myeloma, infections are something you’ll need to watch out for. The disease and its treatment make infections more likely. If you get an infection, it’s also more likely to get ...