Dr. David Perlin, one of the world's top experts on fungi, spoke exclusively to the Record about a new variant of the ...

An untreated yeast infection that persists for too long, can lead to complications that require medical attention. These include painful sores, infertility, or even a potentially deadly bloodstream ...

In just a decade, the drug-resistant fungal pathogen Candida auris (C. auris) has emerged as one of the most formidable threats to health care settings worldwide. Nowhere in the United States is this ...

The differential diagnosis includes candidiasis of the nipple, candidiasis of the breast, bacterial infection of either ... were red with flaky, shiny skin. No cracks were found.

Yeast naturally live on your skin without causing problems. However, an overgrowth of fungal organisms can cause a skin infection. You can also develop an infection if a small cut or sore allows the ...

MRSA is a serious infection resistant to many antibiotics ... Schwarz returned to the hospital with red swollen skin. Steve Schwarz’s case was revealed late last year after his daughter ...

Dec. 17, 2024 — Researchers created realistic, skin-like replicas made of Ecoflex, a type of silicone rubber that can potentially serve as a platform to evaluate risks of bacterial infections ...

Uncomplicated skin infections account for almost 200 million physician-office visits in the USA annually. Treating these infections is estimated to cost in excess of US$350 million each year.

However, fungal infections are contagious, and psoriasis is not. The causes and treatment are also different. The autoimmune activity in psoriasis causes the rapid overgrowth of skin cells.

Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin infection that is usually benign. Some healthcare professionals do not consider this infection an STI as it can occur commonly without sexual contact.

Folliculitis, caused by bacterial or fungal infections, is inflammation of your hair follicles. It presents as bumps or a rash on your skin anywhere hair grows, including the scalp, torso ...

Drug-resistant infections occur when pathogens change in ways that render antimicrobial drugs ineffective. As a result, the pathogens survive and continue to spread. When infections are treatable with ...