An ostomy is a surgically created opening on your abdomen to drain stool. It is the end of the intestine that can be seen on the skin of your belly. There are two types of ostomies: ileostomy and ...

A dermatophyte known as Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII (TMVII) has been identified as the cause of an emerging ...

One of the greatest threats to hospitalized patients is the acquisition of healthcare-associated infections. The risks of morbidity and mortality increase significantly in affected patients for two ...

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These are small bags you wear for only a short amount of time. Your doctor or a nurse who is trained in stoma care will help you choose the colostomy bag that’s right for you and your lifestyle.

"Serious fungal infections are more of a risk for people with underlying health conditions," Dr. Lenardon says. "People with ...

Here the authors show that an ant’s individual immune pathways provide specialized protection against bacterial but not fungal infections, while social immunity protects against pathogenic fungi ...

Suzanne Summerlin was trying to keep it together. In late 2023, the 42-year-old lawyer learned she needed surgery to treat an unidentified and increasingly worrisome pelvic infection, just as she was ...

Women’s health startup Daye is selling a “vaginal microbiome test” in the form of a tampon that users wear and mail back for ...

Black fungus also called Mucormycosis is a fungal infection that is being observed in people who are recovering or have recovered from COVID-19. COVID-19 medication leaves the immune system weak ...

Raising awareness about spotting the difference between psoriasis and fungal infections is pivotal in promoting optimal skin ...

An estimated 72 million ambulatory visits for superficial cutaneous fungal infections (SCFIs ... and tinea corporis were among the most common infections. Researchers analyzed data from the National ...