A 14-year-old boy from South Carolina has tragically passed away just days after catching a rare and fast-moving bacterial infection, and now doctors are warning others to be aware of the symptoms.

Both these infections are caused by microbes, which differ in structure, behaviour, and treatment. Bacterial infections are caused by bacteria, which are tiny microorganisms made up of a single cell.

A protein that gives fleas their bounce has been used to boot out bacteria cells, with lab results demonstrating the material's potential for preventing medical implant infection.

Insect protein blocks bacterial infection Date: June 2, 2025 Source: RMIT University Summary: Scientists in Australia have developed a smart, bacteria-repelling coating based on resilin the ultra ...

Outside of SBI, data also point to an increased risk of non-bacterial acute infections, such as SARS CoV-2 infection associated with MASLD, particularly in younger patients and those with MASH.

Nocardiosis is a rare bacterial infection that attacks the lungs, skin and brain.

Scientists have made a major breakthrough in the accuracy and speed at which often deadly pathogen infections can be identified and treated. This is time that, in many cases, is critical to saving ...

What is the 'flesh-eating' bacteria? What is Vibrio vulnificus? Vibrio vulnificus, or vibriosis, is a bacterial infection known to cause human illness, according to the CDC.

Ob-gyns explain how to tell if you have a yeast infection or bacterial vaginosis when your vagina hurts, plus common treatments and reasons for recurrence.

A cold is usually caused by a virus. However, a bacterial infection can develop after a viral cold. An expert explains whether you are likely to be contagious if you have a bacterial cold.

Merck will discontinue its drug for a bacterial infection that can lead to fatal diarrhea, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's website showed on Monday.