Despite how prevalent and uncomfortable they can be, yeast infections are usually manageable with the right care.

Dengue infection was associated with an elevated risk of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) up to 6 weeks after symptom onset, ...

After Near Eradication, the World's Deadliest Infection Is Making a Fierce Comeback in the U.S.

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 ...

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 ...

So it feels like your vagina is on fire. Let me first say, I’m so sorry you’re here. You might initially assume you’re dealing with a yeast infection—it’s just the vagina problem with the best PR. And ...

Recurring yeast infections are defined by having four or more yeast infections within a year that are unrelated to taking antibiotics. Symptoms include a thick, white-to-yellow discharge from your ...

Cases of drug-resistant Shigella infections are increasing in the United States in a trend that the Centers for Disease ...

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 ...

Arthroplasty-associated infection, or periprosthetic joint infection (PJI), is a rare disease and is clinically distinct from native bone or joint infection. PJI involves interactions between ...

Dr Kathryn Fox is an Australian medical doctor and bestselling crime writer, best known for her forensic thrillers featuring ...