James Quinn, Stanford Emergency Department, 300 Pasteur Drive, Always Building M121 MC 5119, Stanford, CA 94305, USA; mtabaka{at}stanford.edu Objectives To determine a current infection rate of dog ...

Infected eczema occurs when a virus or bacteria gets into an open wound or cracked skin at the site of a rash. These infections worsen existing symptoms. It is important for a doctor to treat ...

As an example, a patient has a serious wound that is infected and is not getting better with antibiotics and wound care. The wound is getting larger, the patient is getting sicker, and without better ...

An infected lip piercing is a common complication after piercing and jewelry placement. Typical symptoms include mild discomfort, itching, redness, and mild discharge from the wound. However, if your ...

According to Amandine's medical report, she was just 28 kg at the time of her death; her face was swollen, she had lost many teeth, body was covered with infected wound and was suffering from severe ...

Use a wash cloth to remove any dirt. If the wound re-bleeds a little, that may help remove germs. Use an antibiotic ointment (such as Polysporin). No prescription is needed. Then, cover with a bandage ...

South Carolina health officials confirmed a case of rabies in Kershaw this week. The South Carolina Department of Public ...

The significance of skin-derived cells (pDCs) in wound healing has received less attention than their role in fighting infection. Researchers can use single-cell technology to understand better the ...

Treatment may depend on the cause. A sinus infection, also known as sinusitis or rhinosinusitis, occurs when your nasal cavities become swollen and inflamed. Fluid buildup in the sinuses can allow ...