About three to four weeks ago, officials at the school identified 14 possible cases of impetigo among student-athletes. Of ...
MRSA infection may begin as a small bump on the skin. Treating the early signs can help you avoid complications like pneumonia or sepsis. Share on Pinterest Getty Images Methicillin-resistant ...
A seemingly routine thumb abscess nearly cost a 40-year-old man his hand. What began as pain, swelling, and redness in his ...
Cellulitis and skin abscesses are both due to bacterial infections. They may develop separately or together, and they need different treatments. Your skin is home to about 1,000 different species of ...
Most blisters (fluid-filled bubbles under the skin) heal on their own and aren’t cause for concern. But if your blister becomes infected, ignoring it can lead to potentially serious complications.
Staph infections are common infections caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus. While there are over 30 different types of Staphylococcus, one strain, Staphylococcus aureus, causes most of the millions ...
As many as 14 student athletes at O'Connor High School were treated for impetigo, a highly contagious skin infection, ...
Think of your skin as a barrier. It’s typical for about 1,000 species of bacteria to live on it. Healthy skin keeps bacteria and other germs from getting inside your body. If you or your child has ...
HISD canceled the game after consulting health officials about confirmed infections.