Doctors are treating Pope Francis for a “polymicrobial infection” of his respiratory tract in what they are describing as a a “complex clinical situation” that will require the pontiff to remain ...

People often make mistakes in differentiating between viral fever and fever caused by bacterial infection. Due to cold weather, changing seasons, and weak immunity, adults and children can fall prey ...

The 88-year-old pope has been diagnosed with a polymicrobial respiratory tract infection, though no further details have been provided regarding the infection. Vatican officials announced on Monday ...

The infection is worrisome given the pontiff lost part of his right lung decades ago. Here's what we know. Pope Francis has a complex infection in his respiratory system and will require more targeted ...

Many people have experienced the pain and thumping that accompany a middle ear infection, and they're especially common in children. Learn more about these common infections, their causes, symptoms ...

The latter drugs are primarily used to treat bacterial infections, rather than parasitic infections, but certain kinds of antibiotics, such as clindamycin, can also be effective against parasites.

There are plenty of effective solutions, experts say. But first you’ll need an accurate diagnosis. By Alisha Haridasani Gupta Roughly 75 percent of women will deal with the burning, itching and ...

A vaginal cuff is the closure made at the top of the vagina after a hysterectomy. Your doctor may recommend antibiotics if you develop an infection in this area. A hysterectomy is a common surgical ...

Candida auris, a deadly fungal infection, is spreading in Illinois and Indiana, part of a larger U.S. increase. Although first identified in Japan in 2009, the first U.S. case was reported in 2016.

Several European countries are seeing a rise in scarlet fever, invasive group A streptococcus (iGAS). 2 Montreal children have died as a result of complications from iGAS. Some Canadian doctors have ...

Both a natural COVID-19 infection and a vaccination are expected to protect you from getting sick with COVID in the future. But how are they different? What are the pros and cons of each? And is one ...