Salivary Infection: Causes The most common causes of acute salivary gland infections are bacteria, especially Staphylococcus aureus, or staph. Viruses and fungi can also cause infection in the glands.

If you suffer from eczema, you might be familiar with the non-stop itching, dryness, and discomfort it brings. But be aware of another culprit waiting to wreak havoc on your already sensitive skin: ...

Former UFC fighter and Bellator champion Ben Askren is in critical condition after contracting pneumonia. After several reports that Askren was facing a significant health scare due to a staph ...

Ex-UFC referee John McCarthy validated Thomson's comments by pointing out that infections like MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) are a constant threat to fighters, who endure skin ...

The worlds of the MMA and UFC received unfortunate news on Saturday. Ben Askren was been hospitalized with severe pneumonia, his wife announced on social media.

Ben Askren is currently fighting for his life in hospital after he was struck with a severe case of staph infection and pneumonia. Askren is one of mixed martial arts brightest personalities, with ...

According to wrestling coach and commentator MrPatMineo, founder of The Wrestling Room—who posted an update on X, formerly known as Twitter—Askren is currently in critical condition due to a ...

Per Ben’s wife Amy, complications from the infection led to severe pneumonia and he is unable to respond to anything at this time. Please keep praying for Ben and the Askren Family! 🙏🏼 ...

Former Bellator MMA and ONE Championship welterweight kingpin, Ben Askren is reportedly in critical condition tonight as he battles a severe staph infection, with his wife, Amy confirming the ...

Ben Askren Battling Severe Staph Infection, In Critical Condition Prior to MMA, Askren was a key collegiate wrestler at the University of Missouri, becoming a three-time Big 12 champion and two ...

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She came down with the staph infection one week after the season-ending championship meet. “Yeah, I think it was especially hard because, like, finally everything was working out,” Margaret says.