Most infections improve with appropriate care, but persistent fever, worsening symptoms or new breathing, neurological or ...

Vaccination not only prevents disease caused by acute infection but also protects against long-term immune-related sequelae that can follow an acute viral infection. This is the main conclusion of a ...

MRSA symptoms vary depending on the infection site, commonly appearing on the skin as bumps or lesions, but can also affect the lungs, bones, blood, and heart. MRSA skin infections can resemble other ...

Cellulitis is a common bacterial infection that develops in the layers of skin. It can cause painful, hot to the touch, and red swelling on your body. It’s most common on the lower legs, but it can ...

Our newborn was given the BCG vaccine after her birth. A week later, she developed a pus mark on the spot of the vaccination. The pus was oozing so we squeezed/extracted the remaining pus from the ...

Staphylococcus aureus is a bacterium that commonly grows on the skin. If bacteria enter the skin, a staph infection may develop. MRSA causes a type of staph infection that can be hard to treat due to ...

The role of infection preventionists (IPs) has evolved significantly over 75 years, from early surveillance of nosocomial infections to becoming data-driven experts navigating pandemics like COVID-19.