These include: You should be able to notice the symptoms of a hangnail soon after it becomes infected. Infection occurs when bacteria or fungus get under the skin. Bacterial infections can produce ...

A hangnail is a piece of partly detached skin that hangs loose around one of your nails. Hangnails can be irritating, and they can lead to infection and abscess (pus buildup) if left untreated. You ...

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.

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in the urinary system. This is the system that makes and stores urine and carries it out of your body. An infection can happen when bacteria get ...

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 ...

Urinary tract infections are among the most common infections worldwide, affecting 50% to 60% of women at some point in their lives. Vitalii Vodolazskyi - stock.adobe.com Folks are feeling the ...

And certain chronic viral infections can lead to liver cancer. Infections like these account for an estimated 13% of all cancer cases globally, according to a new report by the American ...

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 ...

Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence which can differentiate cancer cells from normal cells, as well as detect the very early stages of viral infection inside cells. The findings ...

Antiviral-Resistant Variants of SARS-CoV-2 Can Emerge in Immunocompromised People Sep. 18, 2024 — Individuals with compromised immunity and persistent COVID-19 infections can harbor drug ...

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 ...

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.