Fungus labeled ‘urgent threat’ by CDC is spreading rapidly, hospital study finds
New cases of a dangerous, drug-resistant fungus have been identified in at least two states’ hospital systems.
Plague of highly infectious scabies is sweeping Britain and the skin bugs are becoming resistant to drugs - but here's how you can beat it
It was, says 48-year-old Andrea Dowden, 'one of the worst experiences of my life'. The raised, red scabs, which seemed to ...
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10 Places You’re Most Likely to Catch the Flu, According to Infectious Disease Experts
Flu season is right around the corner—and experts offer insight on where the virus thrives, and how to protect yourself. The ...
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Peacekeeper cells protect the body from autoimmunity during infection
New research shows how a specially trained population of immune cells keeps the peace by preventing other immune cells from attacking their own. The study provides a better understanding of immune ...
What It Really Means to ‘Give Infectious Disease a Break’
That era might now be over. In recent years, the U.S. had already begun to neglect its public-health infrastructure, ...