"You step on a nail, slice your leg, you get an open wound and the bacteria gets in,” said an infectious disease expert.

In Cedar Key, about 100 miles from where Helene made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane on Sept. 26, health officials saw a ...

The protein GBP1 is a vital component of our body's natural defense against pathogens. This substance fights against bacteria ...

Delft scientists discover how innate immunity envelops bacteria The protein GBP1 is a vital component of our body’s natural ...

Fecal microbiota transplants, or FMTs, are a magic bullet for patients with recurring infections from Clostridioides ...

The YWCA temporarily closes as the hot water system tests positive for Legionella, with pools and cold water systems ...

The spokesperson said: "Following the latest routine check, an initial report has indicated there may be bacteria in our ...

As strains of pathogens resistant to frontline antibiotics become more common worldwide, clinicians are more often turning to ...

Vibrio vulnificus, which may be present in floodwaters, has prompted a warning from the Florida Department of Health. Learn ...

Researchers have made significant strides in understanding bacterial photosynthesis by capturing high-resolution images of ...

Milton displaced people and wildlife like alligators. But "it's not a monster movie out there," and there are other reasons ...

Florida residents are returning to their homes to start picking up the pieces after Hurricane Milton carved a destructive ...