HIV infections (human immunodeficiency virus infections) include the spectrum of infections caused by the virus HIV that range from asymptomatic seropositivity to acquired immunodeficiency ...

Viral infection is the invasion of the body by a small agent known as a virus. Viruses replicate inside host cells and can produce toxins that cause disease. The immune system helps to destroy ...

The herpes simplex viruses 1 and 2 (HSV-1/-2) can both cause oral herpes, and despite being one of the most common infections in the world, there are hardly any preventative measures available today ...

That’s why you’ll often hear UTIs called bladder infections. Urinary tract infections are painful, but you may be able to prevent them. (Credit: Alexander Raths /Dreamstime) So, what causes a ...

Since becoming a writer in 2019, Emily has developed significant experience covering viral pop culture moments and ...

Other fungal infections can transmit through sexual activity, but doctors do not label them as sexually transmitted. Trichophyton mentagrophytes (T. mentagrophytes) is a type of fungus that causes ...

In a breakthrough that could shed light on the inner workings of human cells and advance the understanding of rare genetic diseases, Israeli and German scientists have discovered the functions of ...

Researchers found that among 53,402 Cleveland Clinic employees in northern Ohio, getting the influenza vaccine was associated with a 27% increase in flu infections. "The influenza vaccine can be ...

(WXYZ) — Severe strep infections are on the rise in the U.S. A new study shows a sharp increase in cases of invasive group A strep, which can lead to deadly ...

Researchers combined a vaccine and a probiotic supplement to tend the microbial garden inside the intestines of mice, protecting the rodents from harmful infections or treating them if they’ve ...

Prior to 2013, infections had remained relatively low and stable for 17 years. Overall, strep's prevalence more than doubled, from 3.6 per 100,000 people to 28.2 per 100,000 people.

Vitamin D supplements may not be an effective defense against acute respiratory infections, a recent study has found. It’s still possible the vitamin supplementation could reduce the severity ...