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"It's the body overproducing the cellular mucosal lining in your body, and it's also like being burned from the inside out." ...
"I had been pretty healthy," Nicole said. "So, to find out that I got this, I thought, well I'm so healthy, I don't know, ...
On the skin, millions of microbial colonists quietly coexist with their host as microscopic allies that help maintain health ...
Most skin abscesses are harmless and may go away without treatment. Over-the-counter (OTC) creams such as topical antibiotic creams and at-home care may decrease swelling and aid in healing in ...
Computerized alerts tailored to each patient help identify which antibiotic is best suited to treat patients hospitalized with common infections in two 92-hospital trials. NASHVILLE, Tenn ...
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The alerts were informed by patient characteristics from the electronic medical record as well as hospital-specific data to determine the patient’s risk for an antibiotic-resistant infection ...
Antibiotics can prevent and treat these infections, but this has led to antibiotic-resistant strains of S. epidermidis emerging. Looking for another approach, Bozhi Tian at the University of ...
Antibiotics and surgery are the two main treatment options for staph infections. Which antibiotic your doctor prescribes depends on the type of infection you have, how severe it is, whether you ...
MRSA is a contagious, antibiotic-resistant staph infection that can become dangerous. Find out the causes and symptoms, and when to call your doctor.
Cellulitis and boils are distinct skin conditions but both involve a bacterial infection. Learn the similarities and differences, including when to see a doctor.