Mice that were free to scratch their itchy ears saw the number of immune cells go up and levels of infection-causing bacteria decline ...

Scratching where it itches reduces the presence of potentially harmful bacteria on the skin, studies in mice show.

Infected eczema occurs when a virus or bacteria gets into an open wound or cracked skin at the site of a rash. These infections worsen existing symptoms. It is important for a doctor to treat ...

Argyria is caused by a buildup of silver in the body, which discolors the skin. Symptoms: The main symptoms of argyria are the skin developing a bluish-gray or gray tint, the fingernails growing ...

Types of Skin Lymphomas Skin lymphomas are derived from either B cells or T cells. B cells are an important WBC that fight infection by producing antibodies. These antibodies attach to germs and ...

Treatment failure was defined as invasive pneumococcal infection that occurred while taking antimicrobials or within 3 days of stopping azithromycin treatment or 1 day of stopping β-lactam treatment.

The study design was unique as it encompassed a range of severe infections, including hospital-acquired bacterial pneumonia (HABP), ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia (VABP), bloodstream ...

A doctor may perform a urine culture to determine the type of bacteria that is causing the infection and the best antibiotic to treat it. At-home UTI tests are available to check urine for ...

Pneumonia is a severe respiratory infection caused by bacteria, viruses, and even fungi that accounted for 41,108 deaths in the United States in 2023. The pneumococcal vaccine protects against ...

Bacterial meningitis is a severe and life-threatening infection of the central nervous system (CNS), primarily caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae and Neisseria meningitidis. This condition carries a ...

The paper entitled "Pneumococcal Peritonitis in Patients ... disease and increased susceptibility to invasion by specific bacterial species. The predisposition of patients with nephrosis to ...

In almost a decade as a beauty writer, I’ve spent a not-insignificant amount of time testing lotions on my uncomfortably dry skin. I’ve sourced recommendations from dermatologists, shower ...