Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are known as atypical mycobacteria. That means they’re related to tuberculosis, but they don’t cause the same disease. In fact, NTM are generally harmless. That’s a ...

Fungal nail infections are called onychomycosis. Many types of fungi can cause nail infections, but some common types include Trichophyton rubrum and Trichophyton interdigitale. Fungi are organisms ...

Toenail changes often serve as early warning systems for underlying health conditions, with fungal infections representing one of the most common yet overlooked indicators of immune system function ...

Being previously infected with a coronaviruses that cause the 'common cold' may decrease the severity of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) infections, according to a new study ...

A UTI is an infection in part of the urinary tract, which includes the kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra. UTIs are among the most commonly diagnosed infections, affecting approximately 150 ...

Any kind of infection can sound scary at first, but it’s important to understand what’s going on with you and your body so that you can get the help you need. Staph infections, given how common they ...

A new study suggests that people with obesity have higher rates of mortality and hospitalization from a variety of infections from viruses, fungi, parasites and bacteria ...

If the site of the ingrown hair acquires an infection with Staphylococcus aureus, it can cause itchy bumps, pain, flushed skin, and pus. Staph infections come from a bacterium called Staphylococcus ...

Obesity is associated with multiple non-communicable diseases (such as type 2 diabetes, various cardiovascular and musculoskeletal diseases, and some cancers) and detrimental psychosocial consequences ...

How Psoriasis Raises the Risk Types of Skin Infections When to See Your Doctor Treatment for Skin Infections Preventing Skin Infections Psoriasis is a skin condition involving the abnormal buildup of ...