Annual cases of invasive meningococcal disease, a rare but dangerous bacterial infection, have hit the highest level seen in ...

Japan is reporting a spike in potentially fatal bacterial infections. Cases of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS), which is caused by Group A Streptococcus bacteria, have reached 977 in the ...

Hib, a deadly bacterial infection that causes meningitis, is making a comeback, doctors warn. They say the rise in cases is ...

A high-protein diet rich in casein and wheat gluten could "disarm" cholera bacteria, cutting infection levels by 100-fold, a ...

Share on Pinterest The CDC has issued an alert regarding a type of bacterial infection that can lead to meningitis. Maskot/Getty Images The CDC issued a health news alert announcing the increase of ...

Spontaneous bacterial empyema is a serious infection of the fluid in your pleural cavity that can happen when you have a fluid buildup around your lungs called hepatic hydrothorax. Spontaneous ...

BV can be itchy, uncomfortable, and painful. Here's how to prevent spreading it.

Two people have died and 11 are reported seriously ill following an outbreak of "invasive" meningitis at the University of ...

Fever is usually accompanied by chills. Have you wondered what the reason behind this is or whether chills can indicate something serious? Today, we will explain to you what causes fever with chills, ...

Bacterial endocarditis, or infective endocarditis, is a rare infection of the heart lining and valves. It is caused by a bacterial infection and results in flu-like symptoms. The condition may become ...

Pneumonia is an infection of the lung that causes the air sacs within the lungs to fill with fluid and pus. This can impact the body’s ability to take in oxygen, making it difficult to breathe. The ...