A skin infection has many signs that are often ignored. Here are the ones to watch out for and when to seek medical treatment ...

It’s notoriously difficult for doctors to identify a wound that is becoming infected. Clinical signs and symptoms are imprecise and methods of identifying bacteria can be time-consuming and ...

A serious staph infection that doesn‘t respond to antibiotic treatment can develop from any wound, including a spider bite. It is also possible to mistake MRSA infections for a spider bite at first.

Did our AI summary help? In the operating theatre, the job seems done once the final stitch is tied. But for many patients, the real test begins afterwards. Surgical wound infections, long regarded as ...

Wound care uses specific dressings and hygiene to prevent wound infections. The wound care team assesses the healing progress of wounds daily. Wound care: When you are admitted to the burn unit, your ...