The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) provides public health guidance for the prevention and management of sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI). PHAC's STBBI guides for ...

What Causes Anal Yeast Infections? An anal yeast infection is caused by the overgrowth of a type of fungus (yeast) called Candida that is naturally found on the skin and in mucosal tissues of the ...

The rate of hospital associated infections (HAI) in hospitals is 7.4%, but was almost three times higher in some healthcare facilities, according to the last detailed survey carried out.

Scientists from the University of Sheffield have discovered a new sensory capability in bacteria which could transform treatments for bacterial infections. It was previously thought that bacteria ...

The California Department of Food and Agriculture said Thursday that H5N1 bird flu is suspected to have infected three dairy herds in the state. In a news release, officials said they were ...

As summer 2024 draws to a close, the U.S. finds itself once again grappling with a surge in COVID-19 infections. This wave has taken many people by surprise, particularly as the country has ...

Treatment options for an infection caused by staphylococcus bacteria depend on the type of infection you have, how severe it is, and where it’s located on or in your body. Staph can cause a ...

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection of any part of the urinary tract, including the urethra, kidneys, ureters, and bladder. Bladder infections are the most common form of UTI.

An infected cut can cause worsening symptoms of pain, itching, or warmth. You may also have other signs of an infection, such as pus and fever. Treatment may require antibiotics. A cut is a ...

A winter of rolling surges in serious respiratory infections, measles and a possible mpox outbreak lies ahead, health experts are warning, as the Health Service Executive (HSE) prepares to ramp up ...

An article highlights new insights into the PARIS, an immune system that bacteria use to respond to viral infections. Scientists at Montana State University have been studying unique immune ...