A new case report from Yemen describes an extremely rare coexistence of necrotizing fasciitis and myiasis in a 38-year-old ...

A 19-case retrospective study in Putian, China, finds Vibrio vulnificus infection frequently causes septic shock, that local isolates remain fully susceptible to antibiotics, and that the LRINEC score ...

Hurricane Isaias could trigger a spike in 'flesh eating' bacteria. Experts urge residents to avoid floodwaters if possible.

Hurricane Isaias continued its path toward a landfall tonight along the U.S. Gulf Coast, as much of the Southeast braced for ...

Floodwater can raise Vibrio risk. Learn how to protect wounds, avoid exposure and recognize symptoms that need immediate, lifesaving care.

A woman in her 30s who left her type 2 diabetes untreated for years developed a severe infection in her back and underwent surgery to remove extensive areas of skin and muscle. According to British ...

Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the plantar fascia—a thick band of tissue that supports the arch of your foot and connects the toes to the heel bone. The plantar fascia absorbs the stress you ...

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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Plantar fasciitis occurs when the plantar fascia, a thick band ...

Ever felt a sharp, stabbing pain in your heel when you try to walk? It could be plantar fasciitis, a frustrating problem that affects the tissues in the bottom of the foot. “It’s one of the most ...

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