Infection

New study shows how salmonella tricks gut defenses to cause infectionNew study shows how salmonella tricks gut defenses to cause infection

New study shows how salmonella tricks gut defenses to cause infection

A new UC Davis Health study has uncovered how Salmonella bacteria, a major cause of food poisoning, can invade the…

4 months ago
IPL 2024 – Kagiso Rabada returns home with soft tissue infection, expected to be available for T20 World CupIPL 2024 – Kagiso Rabada returns home with soft tissue infection, expected to be available for T20 World Cup

IPL 2024 – Kagiso Rabada returns home with soft tissue infection, expected to be available for T20 World Cup

Kagiso Rabada has returned home from the IPL on Sunday evening with an infection in the soft tissue of a…

10 months ago
Study details a common bacterial defense against viral infectionStudy details a common bacterial defense against viral infection

Study details a common bacterial defense against viral infection

One of the many secrets to bacteria's success is their ability to defend themselves from viruses, called phages, that infect…

11 months ago
Severe lung infection during COVID-19 can cause damage to the heartSevere lung infection during COVID-19 can cause damage to the heart

Severe lung infection during COVID-19 can cause damage to the heart

SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can damage the heart even without directly infecting the heart tissue, a National Institutes…

12 months ago
Bacteria’s mucus maneuvers: Study reveals how snot facilitates infectionBacteria’s mucus maneuvers: Study reveals how snot facilitates infection

Bacteria’s mucus maneuvers: Study reveals how snot facilitates infection

Sniffles, snorts and blows of runny noses are the hallmarks of cold and flu season -- and that increase in…

1 year ago
Britney Spears’ Dad Jamie Has Leg Amputated After Suffering InfectionBritney Spears’ Dad Jamie Has Leg Amputated After Suffering Infection

Britney Spears’ Dad Jamie Has Leg Amputated After Suffering Infection

Britney Spears' estranged father, Jamie Spears, recently underwent a procedure to have his leg amputated after suffering from an infection. According to…

1 year ago
Michael J. Fox Almost Lost His Hand After Infection: ‘A Tsunami of Misfortune’Michael J. Fox Almost Lost His Hand After Infection: ‘A Tsunami of Misfortune’

Michael J. Fox Almost Lost His Hand After Infection: ‘A Tsunami of Misfortune’

Since going public with his Parkinson's diagnosis in 1998, Michael J. Fox hasn't been shy about sharing his health struggles…

1 year ago
Pink Postpones More Shows While Suffering Respiratory InfectionPink Postpones More Shows While Suffering Respiratory Infection

Pink Postpones More Shows While Suffering Respiratory Infection

Pink is offering her "sincerest apologies" after announcing she's been forced to cancel more shows due to her health.In a statement…

1 year ago
Pregnant Jana Kramer Opens Up About Hospitalization for ‘Bad Bacterial Infection’ Amid BabymoonPregnant Jana Kramer Opens Up About Hospitalization for ‘Bad Bacterial Infection’ Amid Babymoon

Pregnant Jana Kramer Opens Up About Hospitalization for ‘Bad Bacterial Infection’ Amid Babymoon

Jana Kramer's babymoon wasn't exactly a good time. The pregnant 39-year-old actress and singer took to Instagram over the weekend…

1 year ago
Britney Spears’ Father Jamie Spears Hospitalized for Bacterial InfectionBritney Spears’ Father Jamie Spears Hospitalized for Bacterial Infection

Britney Spears’ Father Jamie Spears Hospitalized for Bacterial Infection

Britney Spears' father, Jamie Spears, is recovering in an outpatient facility after being hospitalized for a bacterial infection, according to…

1 year ago