Mosquito-borne infections, including dengue, Zika, and chikungunya, continue to pose risks for millions around the world.

A surge in cases of a deadly flesh-eating bacteria that thrives in warm seawater is a chilling reminder of the potential danger associated with vacation pastimes like swimming and wading. Dozens of ...

The bacteria thrives in warm waters, and is fatal for 1 in 5 people ...

Vibrio bacteria naturally occur in coastal waters. Here's what Alabama beachgoers should know about symptoms and prevention.

When it comes to bacterial infections, bacterial meningitis may not be the most common one, but it is certainly among the most serious. "The most worrisome part of bacterial meningitis is the ...

After Hollywood icon Diane Keaton died from bacterial pneumonia, doctors are raising awareness about the symptoms of the infection and how it can turn fatal in a matter of days. “Working as a ...

There are trillions of bacteria that live in your colon. Most of them are harmless and many are actually helpful, supporting digestion and keeping your immune system strong. C. diff is one type of ...

Antibiotic resistance continues to push modern medicine into dangerous territory. In hospitals around the world, infections ...

"The hunters can test the hunted pig in the field, or at home and know if that disease is present before butchering or ...