Having an ear infection can be painful. And if you haven’t dealt with the discomfort of an ear infection since you were a ...

Scientists at Stanford University have discovered that DRT3, a unique defense system found in bacteria, creates DNA to ...

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Cape Cod health officials say a person who swam at Old Silver Beach in Falmouth has contracted a rare but potentially life-threatening infection from bacteria that can cause a "flesh-eating" illness.

A new study shares the results of a clinical trial into the use of a catheter coated with a bacteria-resistant material. The ...

An elderly man in Japan developed a fatal bacterial infection after taking a probiotic as part of his treatment for severe COVID-19. The unidentified patient was first brought to the emergency room ...

Despite significant advances in orthopedic technology and surgical techniques, infection control in total joint replacements remains an area that has room to grow, surgeons say. The percentage of ...

Infection control continues to top the list of survey deficiencies for long-term care facilities with overall safety ...

Patients with HIV infection who receive a liver transplant may face a similar risk of developing new cancers as those without ...