Yeast infection discharge is usually white with an appearance that resembles cottage cheese. The discharge may also have a scent that vaguely smells like bread, because of the yeast. It may also come ...

When patients enter the hospital, the risk of acquiring a healthcare-associated (HAI) infection is a significant concern shared by patients and medical providers. In fact, data from the CDC indicates ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I watch a lot of skin-care videos by dermatologists. Sometimes they will have a patient who has a very infected and inflamed blackhead, boil or cyst, etc. It seems like the main ...

Pus draining from your ear is often a sign of an infection, but it can also signal a skin cyst, ruptured ear drum, or other concerns. Depending on the cause, you may need antibiotics or surgical ...

A study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases examined methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections that occurred before and after discharge using data from the Department of Veterans ...

Major infections occur an average of 14.5 days after cardiac surgery, with 51% occurring after discharge; and preoperative skin preparation reduces the incidence of cardiac implantable electronic ...

A nosocomial infection is contracted because of an infection or toxin that exists in a certain location, such as a hospital. People now use nosocomial infections interchangeably with the terms ...

Without proper treatment, tooth infections can spread to other areas of the body, leading to serious and potentially life threatening complications. A tooth infection, or a tooth abscess, is a ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I watch a lot of skin-care videos by dermatologists. Sometimes they will have a patient who has a very infected and inflamed blackhead, boil or cyst, etc. It seems like the main ...