A sexually transmitted infection (STI) is passed from one person to another through sexual contact. An STI can have a viral cause, like human papillomavirus (HPV), or a bacterial cause, such as ...

Early signs of sepsis may include severe pain, shortness of breath, and mental confusion. Sepsis starts with an infection in any part of the body and spreads through the blood. When this happens, your ...

When the balance between “good” and “bad” bacteria is disrupted, conditions like bacterial vaginosis (BV) can take hold—an infection now classified as sexually transmitted. For decades ...

Department of Biology, Stanford University, Stanford, United States Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, United States Department of Microbiology & Immunology, ...

Share on Pinterest Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is not classified as a sexually transmitted infection, but the results of a new study could change that. ljubaphoto/Getty Images New research suggests a ...

Guidelines to help prevent the spread of infection in healthcare settings. These guidelines were developed by the Public Health Agency of Canada with the support of the National Advisory Committee on ...