Barr virus—but new research reveals how it can hijack immune cells, sparking a chronic disease that attacks the body from ...

One of the biggest concerns with upper respiratory tract infections, like the common cold or a nasal infection, is the ...

Frequent urination is another symptom of a urinary tract infection, per the Mayo Clinic. A UTI can make you feel like you ...

Once a UTI develops, “the most common and effective treatment is a course of antibiotics,” says Adair. The specific ...

Having psoriasis, an autoimmune condition that causes inflamed skin patches, can make you more likely to develop certain skin infections. A combination of factors—such as a damaged skin barrier, an ...

Mortality was strongly associated with older age, comorbidities, and infection type, underscoring the need for early and diagnosis-specific antimicrobial intervention.

That morning pastry habit might contribute more to recurring infections than you realize. Medical professionals at Mayo Clinic note that high-sugar foods create perfect conditions for yeast overgrowth ...

Dr. Céline Gounder, an internist, epidemiologist and infectious disease specialist, is a CBS News medical contributor as well as senior fellow and editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News.

Scientists have made a major breakthrough in the accuracy and speed at which often deadly pathogen infections can be identified and treated. This is time that, in many cases, is critical to saving a ...