Bats may be a major source of human infection with Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus.

Which vaccines are recommended for use during pregnancy to prevent important neonatal infections?

Historically considered to be a skin disease, doctors now find themselves at odds over the issue of whether psoriasis might actually be yet another of the dozens of conditions that originate from a malfunctioning autoimmune system. Regardless of its origin, there are easily recognizable signs and sy

This study compares demographic characteristics and associated pathogens of patients with various types of pneumonia.

An estimated 9,100 cases and 1,350 deaths occur in the United States each year due to invasive group A streptococcal disease, and many of these cases occur among previously healthy children.

Many healthcare providers are not in the habit of disinfecting their stethoscopes between patients. What can be done to increase disinfection rates?

How much money is being wasted on redundant antimicrobial therapy?

It has been 10 years since the SARS epidemic. Is Asia better prepared now than it was then to detect and respond to emerging infectious diseases?

This article investigates a case of human infection with MERS coronavirus after exposure to infected camels.

Point-of-care STI tests have the potential to facilitate prompt treatment and management.

Folliculitis is one of the most common types of skin infections. Folliculitis can be caused by simple irritation from poor hygiene or tight clothing, or from more serious conditions such as diabetes. A superficial infection may resolve on its own with no or minimal treatment, but when folliculitis r

Rabies is a serious viral disease that is carried in animals such as bats, wolves and even pet dogs. While it is not as common for humans to contract rabies as it is for other animals, it is still possible. Immediate proper treatment is vital to keep the disease from becoming life-threatening.

John G. Bartlett, MD, updates his report with an important reanalysis and new conclusion of a previously reported study comparing N95 masks and surgical masks.

Until recently, members of the genus Lactococcus were considered opportunistic pathogens.

Norovirus outbreaks are common in many health care settings and may lead to long-term sequelae.

Which is the best method of TB testing in the HIV population?

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Rotavirus infections are one of the most frequent causes of gastroenteritis in children worldwide. Has mass vaccination helped?

What factors influence adherence in hepatitis-C infected patients?

Often a sinus infection can be the result of overgrown yeast or fungus in the body. See your doctor to determine if your sinus infection is yeast-related. If it is, there are things you can do to kill the yeast and help reduce swelling in the sinus cavity.