Genetic analysis of the bacteria causing surgical site infections revealed that many were already present on the patient's skin. Ruben Bonilla Gonzalo/Moment via Getty Images Our newly published ...

Another case of Vibrio vulnificus, the so-called "flesh-eating bacteria," has been reported in Florida. Here's how to protect ...

When staph bacteria meet skin, they hang on for dear life and won't let go. The ties that bind staph and human skin, as it turns out, shape one of the strongest bonds in biology. Unfortunately for us, ...

Australia is grappling with a concerning surge in cases of flesh-eating bacterial skin infections, with health authorities issuing a stark warning that these infections are spreading beyond their ...

Rib-X Pharmaceuticals announced that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) designated delafloxacin as a Qualified Infectious Disease Product (QIDP) for the indications of acute bacterial skin and ...

She was shocked to see her hand become red and swollen: "A silly paper cut did all this!" It’s a reminder all cuts can become ...

Strep infections are most well known for causing strep throat, which can be treated with antibiotics. But this type of ...

Using a few zaps of electricity to the skin, researchers can stop bacterial infections without using any drugs. For the first time, researchers designed a skin patch that uses imperceptible electric ...

For nail art that lasts longer than standard polish, many people are choosing gel manicures, in which gel polish is cured under an ultraviolet (UV) light. They can last for up to two weeks and, unlike ...

Many people are unaware of what a bacterial infection truly is and how best to manage it. Did you know that in some cases, antibiotics can actually worsen the symptoms of a bacterial infection? While ...