The number of cases of Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS) or "flesh-eating bacteria" infections is increasing in Japan. According to the latest data from the National Institute of Infectious Diseases ...
An mysterious infectious disease, referred to as "Disease X," has led to the deaths of 79 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Bloomberg reported on December 7.Health officials ...
Many people avoid attending funerals when feeling unwell, especially young children, the elderly, and pregnant women, fearing that they might catch a chill from the deceased that could lead to ...
Researchers have discovered that Florida carpenter ants can perform amputations and clean wounds to prevent infection from spreading.Florida ants can perform life-saving surgeries on their injured peers, according to a ...
Inflammation is essentially a beneficial response of the immune system in combating infections and healing the body. However, prolonged inflammation can be harmful to organs. Effectively managing inflammation can help ...
Sore throat accompanied by swollen lymph nodes is often a sign of various infections such as the common cold, flu, measles, or tonsillitis.Top 10 Common Causes of Sore Throat with ...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved a fecal microbiota transplantation therapy developed by the Swiss pharmaceutical company Ferring to reduce the incidence of recurrent infections. This ...
Infectious diseases are the second leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for approximately 1 in 8 deaths in 2019.A new study published on November 22 in The Lancet examined deaths ...
Minor injuries such as skin abrasions, cuts, and stepping on nails may seem trivial, but if not treated properly, the risk of infection from tetanus is significantly high.Tetanus is an ...
