Susan Dolan thought she just had the beginnings of a stye - but when she visited her optician, she was ordered to go straight ...

This literature review discusses various topical antibiotic treatment options for uncomplicated ... for deeper infections such as cellulitis and abscesses, or accompanied systemic disease.

It is a rapidly spreading cellulitis of the sublingual and submandibular spaces but does not have lymphatic involvement or abscess formation. It presents acutely, can be life threatening ...

GRAPHIC IMAGE WARNING. Susan was rushed to surgery to remove pressure caused by the infection. Surgeons had to remove parts ...

The infection can result from food, plaque, or bacteria becoming trapped in the gums. Pericoronitis usually occurs as wisdom ...

A woman’s life was saved when an optometrist spotted a serious eye infection during an emergency appointment. Logistics ...

This video shows how to care for lower extremity wounds, identify signs of infection, and replace a compression sock and bandage. We’ll also give you guidance on how to reduce the risk of recurrence.

This infection is also more common in healthcare settings, where it can spread through contact with infected wounds or unwashed hands. Staph infections range from minor skin infections to ...

Bug bites can cause pus blisters, but so can a potentially serious infection known as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). While bites and infections can be confused, there are ways to ...

Individuals experiencing homelessness are at heightened risk for various physical and mental health conditions. Statistics ...

Here’s our process. If you’re managing a sexually transmitted infection (STI), you have options for treatment. While you can visit a healthcare professional in person for an evaluation and ...

A WOMAN almost died after a Brazilian bum lift went horribly wrong and left her with blood poisoning. Writhing in agony, the ...