An infected cut can cause red skin, oozing pus, and a yellow crust around the wound. You may be more likely to get an infection if you have diabetes or an immune system disorder. You should see a ...

Doctors have issued a warning after a rise in cases of a dangerous flesh-eating infection that can affect the genitalia and ...

Although abrasions produce very little blood, it is important to sanitize the wound and remove any debris to prevent infection. A laceration is a deep opening or tear in the skin. Lacerations ...

The studies done, the data gathered and the methods adopted for prevention of wound infection are described in this report. The prophylactic use of antibiotics was stopped in the area served by ...

Nazi doctors sliced open the leg of Ravensbruck survivor Jadwiga Dzido (shown here) and deliberately infected the wound with bacteria, dirt, and glass slivers to simulate a battlefield injury.

Botulism is caused by some form of infection from the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. Foodborne botulism is usually caused by improperly canned food or honey. Wound botulism happens when a wound ...

Combatting these wounds involves both managing the exposed tissue and treating any infection using topical and/or systemic antibiotics. Characterizing the bacterial composition of the skin microbiome, ...

Topical agents including the OTC antimicrobials or combinations have been shown to be effective in prevention of infection in minor wounds, and with increasing MRSA infections it is a concern as ...