Infections

This new information paves the way for the development of innovative treatments for preventing and curing infections

MRSA, a superbug with the ability to dodge many common antibiotics, could be cured with blue light

Scientists have uncovered that the tuberculosis bacterium hijacks platelets from the body's blood clotting system to weaken our immune systems

Researchers say the results help explain why some children are more prone to developing infections than others

A study of fruit flies finds a direct link between illness and the need for more sleep

The spray from showers, sinks, and toilets can expose us to the bacteria responsible for waterborne disease outbreaks

Bacteria thrive in showerheads and throughout household water distribution systems

A new investigational antibiotic is as effective as the current standard-of-care antibiotic for the treatment of complicated urinary tract infections

Results in mouse sepsis model lay foundation for clinical trials

Barriers to eradication remain, but some hospitals are making progress