A study of 374,000 people finds that severe infections, such as UTIs and pneumonia, significantly increase dementia risk independently of other illnesses.

Cellulitis may have different symptoms depending on the type of bacteria involved and where on your body it affects. These factors may influence which antibiotics a doctor prescribes to treat ...

A COMMON bladder infection could increase the risk of dementia by a fifth, scientists suggest. Cystitis, a urinary tract ...

The bacterium E. coli is the most common cause of urinary tract infections and bloodstream infections. But in the search for ...

Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are known as atypical mycobacteria. That means they’re related to tuberculosis, but they don’t cause the same disease. In fact, NTM are generally harmless. That’s a ...

The first large-scale genetic study of E. coli's protective armor has identified the five capsule types that are responsible ...

Medically reviewed by Cordelia Nwankwo, MD A bladder infection is a type of UTI, but not all UTIs are bladder infections.Seeking medical attention for UTI symptoms can prevent serious complications ...

Toenail changes often serve as early warning systems for underlying health conditions, with fungal infections representing one of the most common yet overlooked indicators of immune system function ...

The first large-scale genetic study of E. coli's protective armor has identified the five capsule types that are responsible ...

Fungal nail infections are called onychomycosis. Many types of fungi can cause nail infections, but some common types include Trichophyton rubrum and Trichophyton interdigitale. Fungi are organisms ...

New research suggests there could be a link between a patient's blood type and their risk of a severe coronavirus infection. An analysis of thousands of coronavirus patients in Spain and Italy showed ...