Research suggests that roughly 10 to 20 percent of people who get intestinal illnesses from bacteria, viruses or parasites ...

Why does the same infection cause only mild symptoms in one person but more serious disease in another? A new study led by ...

Some pain and swelling are normal after surgery, but certain symptoms may signal an infection. Learn the warning signs to ...

A yeast infection can cause white patches in the mouth, flaking or crusting of the skin, and changes in genital discharge. Symptoms can vary depending on the location and severity of the infection. A ...

A persistent yeast infection may require a different treatment. Or it may be another condition, such as bacterial vaginosis. A yeast infection is a common fungal infection that can develop when you ...

A bladder infection is a type of urinary tract infection (UTI). Most UTIs affect the bladder, so you’re likely to experience burning when urinating, difficulty peeing, and pelvic bain above the pubic ...

If the site of the ingrown hair acquires an infection with Staphylococcus aureus, it can cause itchy bumps, pain, flushed skin, and pus. Staph infections come from a bacterium called Staphylococcus ...

A deadly fungal infection is spreading at “an alarming rate” inside health facilities and long-term-care hospitals across the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday.