About a month ago, Mustafa’s family says he developed a severe MRSA bacterial infection that put him in the ICU. The Mayo ...

A wave of bacterial meningitis has shaken southern England, raising fears of an outbreak on US soil. This week, Southern ...

The dangers for infection aren’t only caused by microbes, but also by the molecular signals they release. To detect and neutralize these signals, may be the next era for infectious disease control.” — ...

Infectious diseases are a major cause of death worldwide, and diagnosing bacterial infections remains a challenge in medicine ...

An Aotearoa New Zealand study supported by Meningitis Foundation finds bacterial meningitis survivors face lasting physical, ...

Bacterial meningitis is once again in global headlines, with recent cases linked to the University of Otago in New Zealand and a fast-growing outbreak at the University of Kent in England.

It could enable doctors to diagnose infections such as pneumonia much quicker - without the need for invasive blood tests.

Bacteria aren’t just mindless microbes. Research by scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has revealed that single bacterial cells can carry a “memory” of their past environments—passing it ...

The family of Liam Dahlberg is urging parents to make sure their children are protected against the aggressive illness Go Fund Me Ashlee Dahlberg’s son, Liam, came home from school with a headache; ...

Bacterial endocarditis, or infective endocarditis, is a rare infection of the heart lining and valves. It is caused by a bacterial infection and results in flu-like symptoms. The condition may become ...

The contaminated pads were sold across the U.S., Puerto Rico and Japan for six months before the spore-forming bacterium Paenibacillus phoenicis was detected.

A plant compound added to biodegradable implants stops bacteria from rebounding after 24 hours, solving a major infection risk.