You can get a urinary tract infection (UTI) by being sexually active, holding your pee, or wiping from front to back. A UTI is an infection of the bladder, kidneys, ureters, or urethra. The main cause ...

EBV is a member of the herpesvirus family, the same group responsible for chickenpox and cold sores. It spreads easily ...

A kidney infection, or pyelonephritis, is a serious medical condition that occurs when harmful bacteria enter and infect the kidneys. The infection typically starts in the bladder or urinary tract and ...

A new study in Clinical Microbiology suggests that nearly one in five UTIs in Southern California could trace back to E. coli ...

Exposure to cigarette smoke, including passive smoke exposure in children, may contribute to or increase the risk of ear infections. Smoking and exposure to secondhand cigarette smoke can have harmful ...

MRSA infection may begin as a small bump on the skin. Treating the early signs can help you avoid complications like pneumonia or sepsis. Share on Pinterest Getty Images Methicillin-resistant ...

Symptoms of a sinus infection include fever, headache, congestion, runny nose, pus in the nasal cavity and tooth pain. But while it’s easy to blame the weather for your sinus infection, there are ...

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 ...

Cuts and scrapes happen to the best of us. Whether occurring when dicing vegetables, as a result of a bump or fall or from engaging in a favorite sport or recreational activity, we've all experienced ...

Trachoma is a stark reminder that even a “simple” bacterial infection can have life-altering consequences if left unchecked.