The illness is caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, which spreads via food or water contaminated with feces, usually on farms. Health officials are still investigating the sourc

A foodborne parasitic infection has health officials urging people and restaurants to take special care with food safety.

Doctors warn against squeezing pimples in the face's danger triangle area. This region's veins can allow infections to spread to the brain. Cavernous sinus thrombosis is a rare medical emergency requiring immediate attention.

Rinse, recall, repeat. A luxury shampoo brand has recalled two of its products over concerns that the high-end lather may be contaminated with a potentially dangerous bacterium. A voluntary nationwide recall was announced last week by Kao USA,

Cases of a parasitic infection are continuing to rise in at least two states, local health officials said. As of July 6, nearly 700 cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infectio

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 bone. Share on Pinterest Bladder infections are a form ...

A yeast infection can cause white patches in the mouth, flaking or crusting of the skin, and changes in genital discharge. Symptoms can vary depending on the location and severity of the infection. A yeast infection occurs when fungi grow excessively in ...

Health officials are investigating hundreds of cases of a foodborne parasitic infection as experts urge Americans to take extra precautions.

Arthroplasty-associated infection, or periprosthetic joint infection (PJI), is a rare disease and is clinically distinct from native bone or joint infection. PJI involves interactions between microorganisms, on the one hand, and the implant and host immune ...

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 aureus that is present naturally on the skin. It can cause ...