This guide includes an overview of practices for the prevention and management of sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI) by healthcare professionals practicing in public health or ...

Biopsies for the diagnosis of Actinomyces infection are indicated because of the low sensitivity of the culture analysis, but due to the high risk of excessive bleeding in this case, a biopsy could ...

A vaginal yeast infection is caused by an overgrowth of yeast (a type of fungus) in the body. People with diabetes are more prone to getting these infections because their blood sugar levels are often ...

This study reported seven cases of oral Actinomyces infection after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. The oral lesions consisted of whitish-yellow detachable lesions, edema, ulcers, ...

Microbial biofilms account for up to 80% of all bacterial and fungal infections in humans. Biofilm-associated pathogens are particularly resistant to antibiotic treatment, and thus novel antibiofilm ...

Without proper treatment, tooth infections can spread to other areas of the body, leading to serious and potentially life threatening complications. A tooth infection, or a tooth abscess ...

An untreated yeast infection that persists for too long, can lead to complications that require medical attention. These include painful sores, infertility, or even a potentially deadly bloodstream ...

Treatment may depend on the cause. A sinus infection, also known as sinusitis or rhinosinusitis, occurs when your nasal cavities become swollen and inflamed. Fluid buildup in the sinuses can allow ...

Actinomyces species are rare but treatable causes of CNS infection. Differentiation of actinomycosis from nocardiosis is crucial to the selection of appropriate antimicrobial therapy. A review of ...

Impetigo is a bacterial infection that affects your skin, causing sores and blisters. It can appear differently depending on the stage of infection and what part of your body it affects.

Kenneth Perry, MD, an emergency physician in South Carolina, said his hospital has recently seen an uptick in emergency department visits tied to these infections. "From cough to nasal congestion ...