by admin | May 13, 2019 | Outbreaks, Skin infections
April 30, 2019: Case Count Updated as of March 31, 2019 Candida auris is an emerging fungus that presents a serious global health threat. C. auris causes severe illness in hospitalized patients in several countries, including the United States. Patients can remain...
by admin | Sep 20, 2018 | Athletes, Day care centers, Germs, Gyms, Skin infections, Sports
Originally Published by U.S. News This season alone, hand, foot and mouth disease took three MLB pitchers temporarily off the mound, so baseball fans may wonder just what’s going on at that position. However, it’s just a coincidence, experts say, and not...
by admin | Sep 6, 2018 | Infection prevention, Skin infections
Originally Published By Health.com A mother’s warning about back-to-school shopping has gone viral after her daughter developed a serious infection and nearly died after trying on shoes at a store in the United Kingdom. The 4-year-old child wore sandals to the store...
by admin | Aug 21, 2018 | Skin infections, Sports
Sports and athletics are great ways to have fun and get needed exercise, but they’re also common disease vectors. Contact sports and activity outdoors by its nature increases risk of disease and infections. Athletes are at risk of certain bacterial, fungal, and...
by admin | Jun 5, 2018 | Bacteria, Germs, Skin infections
Originally Published by People.com With the summer sun comes plenty of fun activities — but also a new set of hazards to be wary of. Anyone who plans on spending time outdoors this summer should be cognizant of the health risks they may face. Among them? The threat of...
by admin | May 22, 2018 | Athletes, Gyms, Skin infections
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, is a staph infection that’s become resistant to antibiotics. There are two main types of MRSA: Healthcare Associated MRSA (HA-MRSA), and Community Associated MRSA (CA-MRSA). While anyone can contract MRSA, some...