In a nutshell A year-long study of hospital sink drains found 67 different bacterial species living there, many resistant to ...

The NIH announced that it is launching a phase 2 human challenge trial of AV-1, an investigational monoclonal antibody to ...

Ohio's first human bird flu case was reported in Mercer County yesterday. Learn about testing for the virus, symptoms and the Ohio egg farming industry.

Secondary prevention aims to minimize the impact and spread of infection through early detection, treatment, counselling and partner notification. Primary care and public health professionals play a ...

Is casual sex, without protection, with one or multiple partners, something that you do often? You may end up with a sexually ...

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that ... If you have symptoms but test negative for flu or COVID-19, you could have a different infection, have tested too early, or could ...

The risk is variable and depends on a patient’s immune status, the local prevalence of various pathogens, and the infection control practices and antimicrobial stewardship utilised during ...

Treatment may depend on the cause. A sinus infection, also known as sinusitis or rhinosinusitis, occurs when your nasal cavities become swollen and inflamed. Fluid buildup in the sinuses can allow ...

That means a blood test will always detect the infection, even after treatment ... The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends testing at least once a year if you’re sexually ...

The AHA's Living Learning Network is partnering with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to launch the Sepsis Champions Leadership Series. These monthly events aim to improve sepsis care ...