Recent research supports the use of 2% chlorhexidine and 70% alcohol swabs for IV and venipuncture site cleaning. A study published in the American Journal of Infection Control in 2021 concluded ...

Our bodies are replete with bacteria and other microorganisms that coexist without harming us, but we do occasionally suffer ...

Surgery can save lives, but it also comes with risks. One persistent issue is surgical site infections (SSIs), which are a concern globally. A surgical site infection is a post-operative infection ...

Doctors explain everything you need to know about Lyme disease and what to do if you find a tick attached to your skin.

Most cellulitis symptoms will decrease after three to five days with infections typically clearing up in about 10 days. However, cellulitis will only heal if you take oral antibiotics as prescribed.

Staph (staphylococcal) infection stages range from mild to extremely serious and even life-threatening. However, if you catch and treat it early, you can keep it from becoming more serious. Caused by ...

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are a significant burden on global health, affecting millions of people each year and ...

Remote infections during hospital stays were associated with an increased risk for surgical site infections in intracranial neurosurgery procedures. "In clinical context, considerations are ...