Category Archives: Infection

Why Are We More Prone To Fungal Infections During The Monsoon Season?

Antifungal medications help combat the growth and spread of the fungus by targeting the underlying fungal infection, promoting healing and restoration of affected tissues. Fungal infections may not be the first thing that comes to mind when discussing common health concerns, but these microscopic organisms can significantly impact our bodies. From irritating skin conditions to […]

Covid-19 infections increase in state; increase attributed to rise in travel during the summer

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UK man bitten by cat contracts previously unknown and ‘extensive’ bacterial infection

Sign up for a full digest of all the best opinions of the week in our Voices Dispatches email Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter A 48-year-old UK man bitten by a stray cat developed “painful” hand swelling and “extensive” infection caused by a previously unknown bacterium, a new study has revealed. The […]

New study sheds light on management of antibiotic-resistant infections in Indian hospitals

To provide crucial information that could ultimately be used to improve treatments The Global Antibiotic Research and Development Partnership (GARDP) has launched an observational study in India that will shed light on the management of antibiotic-resistant infections in hospitals.   The study will collect and analyse data in 180 patients being treated for infections caused by […]

Covid-19 infections increase in state

em { display: contents !important; } label em { display: none !important; } .photo { width: 100%; max-width: 50rem } a.fr-file { color: #0274b7 !important; } Arkansas is once again seeing a summer uptick in covid cases, although recorded infections, hospitalizations and deaths remain low compared with previous years. During the seven-day span ending Friday, […]

Sanford woman recovering from rare flesh-eating bacteria infection; family grateful for life-saving care

SANFORD, N.C. (WNCN) — A Sanford woman is recovering from a rare infection that many people do not survive. Two months ago, doctors raced to save the life of Tammy Russ, when she ended up in intensive care with necrotizing fasciitis, more commonly known as flesh-eating bacteria. In early June, Kevin Russ says his wife, […]

Swine flu Michigan: 2 people caught illness at fair pig exhibits, CDC says

ByBrenda Goodman, CNN, CNNWire Sunday, August 6, 2023 6:40PM CHICAGO — Two people have caught flu strains that normally circulate in pigs, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday, and pig exhibits at agricultural fairs appear to be to blame. Each patient became ill with flu-like symptoms about 10 days after […]