It tests for gonorrhea in the vagina as well as the throat, using a vaginal swab and a throat swab. That’s important because anyone who engages in oral sex is at risk of oral gonorrhea.

If you or someone you know has had Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), you may be wondering, is MRSA contagious? Unfortunately, MRSA infections can also lead to much more serious ...

[44] Knowing the patient previously had MRSA, a culture of the toy was obtained and promptly grew MRSA. In this case, it appears the patient contaminated the toy. The toy was removed from the ICU ...

In May, the FDA approved a self-swab alternative to the pap smear. Doctors say it's just as effective at spotting cervical pre-cancer and cancer. The new tests are on their way to many doctor's ...

In May, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a self-swab test from global medical technology company Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) for "clinical" use, meaning in a private ...

Staphylococcus—also called staph—is a type of bacteria that causes a wide range of infections if it spreads into your bloodstream or internal tissues. Staph infections are very contagious and can ...