Health
Deadly strep bacteria is spreading in Japan
A deadly bacterial infection known as streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) is spreading across Japan, officials in that country report.
Jun 19, 2024
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News tagged with skin infection
Health
'Tis the season for swimming and bacteria alerts in lakes, rivers
With summer about to start, many people flocking to their favorite swimming holes may also want to read up on bacteria warnings.
Jun 15, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Rare fungal infection reported in two cats, vet tech
A rare fungal infection has been diagnosed in two cats and a vet tech who treated one of the animals, a new report warns.
Apr 11, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Exploring why viruses cause lesions and rashes
Early in 2024, reports of a fatal case of Alaskapox were circulating in the news. A little-known virus with few cases to its name, Alaskapox virus triggers the eruption of 1 or more skin lesions on the body, among other symptoms. ...
Apr 1, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Studies presented at dermatology meeting highlight recent advances in diagnosis and management
The annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology was held from March 8 to 12 in San Diego and attracted participants from around the world, including clinicians, academicians, allied health professionals, and others ...
Mar 20, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers report rise in global fungal drug-resistant infections
A global wave of infections caused by fungi growing drug-resistant has the medical community issuing precautions on how to protect yourself.
Mar 18, 2024
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Health
How to check your home for bedbugs
Nothing can spoil a vacation's sweet afterglow more than discovering that some unwelcome hitchhikers have accompanied you home.
Mar 18, 2024
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Biomedical technology
From mud and vinegar to 3D printing skin, the way we treat wounds still challenges humanity
Whether it's the sting of a paper cut or the trauma of battle injury, wounds are woven into the tapestry of human experience. And since ancient times, we've fought the enemy that lurks within them—infection.
Jan 30, 2024
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Medications
Do you think you have a penicillin allergy? You might be wrong
Antimicrobial resistance is one of the biggest global threats to health, food security and development. This month, The Conversation's experts explore how we got here and the potential solutions.
Nov 9, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Lab-grown skin helps unlock secrets of mpox virus infection
Skin organoids offer a powerful platform for drug discovery in the ongoing fight against the virus formerly known as monkeypox. A new model system for studying mpox virus infections in the laboratory is providing valuable ...
Oct 16, 2023
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