Roughly 99.5% of people born before 1980 are infected with herpes zoster, yet only 33% will develop its clinical manifestation: shingles. The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation estimates that ...

Nosocomial infections are infections that develop while a person is receiving medical attention. Examples include pneumonia, urinary tract infections (UTIs) and gastrointestinal (GI) infections. The ...

When an ear infection affects both ears, it’s considered a double ear infection. It’s important to seek medical care for any suspected ear infection to avoid complications like hearing loss. An ear ...

Antifungal medications, such as fluconazole, can often treat yeast infections. However, some infections can become resistant, resulting in recurrent symptoms or a yeast infection that seems like it is ...