Her symptoms began after visiting Thailand, Japan and Hawaii, where she ate sushi and salad and swam in the ocean ...

In less than a month, outdoorsman Max Armstrong developed sepsis and toxic shock syndrome and lost both of his legs. But, he ...

Vaginal burning is one of the most common symptoms of vaginitis, inflammation of the vagina or genitals. Vaginitis can have many causes, including bacterial infections, allergies to products, or ...

Burn injuries are among the most common and severe traumas, often leading to significant complications, including infections. Effective management of burn care is crucial, as infections can lead ...

In a case report published in the New England Journal of Medicine, doctors explain how they figured out the source of her fiery symptoms—worms burrowing into her brain. By this point, she was alert ...

In December, a camping trip turned into a nightmare for Max Armstrong. A minor burn let in a deadly bacteria that led to a ...

A burning sensation in the genital area can be more than just discomfort-it may signal an underlying infection or irritation ...

When the fires erupted Jan. 7, burn centers across the Los Angeles region braced for an influx of patients, updating one ...

There is only limited evidence regarding interventions that may have a positive impact in preventing venous catheter-related infection in burn victims. We recommend the interpretation of the CDC ...

As we head into the final stretch of winter, experts weigh in on how to keep yourself safe from fire-related wounds.The ...

Step 2. After the burn has been cooled, loosely cover it with cling film or a clean plastic bag. This helps prevent infection by keeping the area clean. Cling film or plastic won’t stick to the burn ...

Max Armstrong, a Colorado outdoorsman, suffered a severe infection following a thumb burn during a camping trip, leading to ...