The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology has created a conceptual model of infection preventionist competency to educate IPs, according to an American Journal of ...

The study findings depicted a previously unknown relationship between host viral infection resistance, gut microbial action, and core body temperature. The researchers discovered that exposing mice to ...

1. CDC developed a surgical site infection toolkit that includes a background overview of this type of healthcare-associated infections, core and supplemental prevention strategies, process and ...

Ear infections, also known as acute otitis media, are very common, particularly among children. They can be very uncomfortable and painful, but there are steps you can take to help ease the symptoms.

A bladder infection is a type of urinary tract infection (UTI). Most UTIs affect the bladder, so you’re likely to experience burning when urinating, difficulty peeing, and pelvic bain above the pubic ...

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection of any part of the urinary tract, including the urethra, kidneys, ureters, and bladder. Bladder infections are the most common form of UTI. UTIs usually ...

If the site of the ingrown hair acquires an infection with Staphylococcus aureus, it can cause itchy bumps, pain, flushed skin, and pus. Staph infections come from a bacterium called Staphylococcus ...

When you have multiple myeloma, infections are something you’ll need to watch out for. The disease and its treatment make infections more likely. If you get an infection, it’s also more likely to get ...