These findings demonstrate that the capsular serotype and genetic background significantly impact pneumococcal growth kinetics. The resultant growth features likely depend on the interaction between ...

Invasive group B Streptococcus disease in early infancy increases the risk for psychiatric disorders through adolescence, ...

Cellulitis is a skin infection that can occur when bacteria enter an open bug bite. Early treatment is crucial. Learn how to ...

Researchers discovered that targeting S. pyogenes metabolism with a pyruvate dehydrogenase inhibitor reduces tissue damage ...

The first patient developed a fatal infection after showing up at a hospital in Germany with swelling around his left eyelid ...

Three men have been hit by a rare and gruesome flesh-eating bug, with one of them tragically losing his life to the ...

The rare flesh-eating condition is known as periorbital necrotizing soft tissue infection, and is caused by either ...

A new study published in Nature Communications reveals a novel approach to mitigating tissue damage caused by Streptococcus ...

This scanning electron microscope (SEM) image shows a mouse skin infection caused by Streptococcus pyogenes (pseudocolored purple). The bacterium, known as flesh-eating bacteria, has aggressively ...

Pictures of hives, also known as urticaria, can help you to identify these raised, red, itchy bumps or welts. Causes include stress, infections, food or latex allergies, medications, and environmental ...

New York Times photographers covered Covid-19 throughout the world. These pictures, and the moments behind them, stayed with them. New York Times photographers covered Covid-19 throughout the world.