A deadly, drug-resistant fungus has been reported in 27 U.S. states, including California, according to federal data. (Martha ...

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers determined whether severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) could be transmitted from a dead body. Study: Can ...

A tooth infection or “tooth abscess” is a collection of pus and bacteria that forms inside the tooth or gum. Without proper treatment, tooth infections can spread to other areas of the body, and this ...

Children are curious and they often explore the world by placing small objects in their mouths, noses or ears. Although many of these episodes appear to be harmless, some can rapidly escalate into a m ...

We see many people in our clinic with newly acquired tattoos and body piercings and are having a difficult time discerning if the artwork or jewelry is infected or just going through a "normal" ...

Yeast or candidiasis is a type of fungus that lives inside the body. Ordinarily, a person’s immune system keeps the yeast under control. However, certain factors can cause the yeast to multiply, ...

Researchers have used a method of total-body imaging to measure and track the body’s immune response to viral infection. The method is a promising platform for studying human immunity in greater ...

High body temperature increases gut microbiota-dependent host resistance to influenza virus infection. Mice were kept at 22, 28, 34, or 36 °C for 7 d before influenza virus infection and throughout ...

People suffering from COVID-19 could have several different SARS-CoV-2 variants hidden away from the immune system in different parts of the body, finds new research. The study's authors say that this ...

If an infected tooth causes fever, fatigue, or other symptoms, the infection may be spreading to your body. You may need medical attention. It starts with a toothache. If your sore and throbbing tooth ...