Apply an antiseptic lotion or cream. Watch for signs of infection at the site, such as increased redness or pain, swelling, or drainage, or if your child develops a fever. Call your child's healthcare ...

Anesthetic foot (puncture wound not felt) and sole of the forefoot as site of puncture were strongly associated with risk of infection requiring surgical intervention at the 5% level of ...

Throughout our lives, we’re exposed to all sorts of bacteria, viruses and other bugs. These infections don’t arrive one by one – they’re often overlapping, and our immune system is ...

Trichomoniasis is the most common non-viral STI in the United States, affecting women four times more often than men. An estimated 1 million new trichomoniasis infections occur each year. Caused by ...

China describes the rise in respiratory infections as a common seasonal trend during winter despite reports of a flu outbreak overwhelming hospitals. Authorities maintain that the situation is ...

The US skier suffered a crash in the Killington World Cup giant slalom in November, which resulted in a puncture wound to her abdomen. She admitted on social media at the time that she was ...

non-selective surgical intervention for pre-infected closed pedal puncture wounds in diabetics is not justifiable. However, once infection had set in, the risk that the wound required surgical ...

Bronwyn Newport is opening up about the terrifying moment she was attacked by a dog that left her with 37 puncture wounds in her arm and legs. The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City newcomer spoke ...

This guideline sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for catheter-associated urinary tract infection in children, young people and adults. It aims to optimise antibiotic use and reduce ...

Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have developed a new hydrogel based on the body’s natural peptide defense. It has been shown to prevent and treat infections in wounds. The formulation kills ...