Biologists have uncovered a new mode of communication inside cells that helps bacterial pathogens learn how to evade drugs.

Scientists at LSU have patented a novel way to kill cancer cells using staph bacteria, sometimes called the “superbug.” ...

When it comes to bacterial infections, bacterial meningitis may not be the most common one, but it is certainly among the most serious. "The most worrisome part of bacterial meningitis is the ...

Bacterial and viral acute sinus infections typically display similar symptoms. The duration of the infection can help determine if it is viral or bacterial. Many viruses, such as the ones that cause ...

Certain chemical compounds can disable the bacterial immune systems that protect them from viruses, making the bacteria ...

As "superbugs" continue to surge, the World Health Organization is now warning that one in every six bacterial infections are resistant to antibiotics. WHO also called for antibiotic medications to be ...

Difficult-to-treat infections caused by dangerous, drug-resistant bacteria are on an alarming upward climb, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned in a recent health alert. Known ...

The CDC reports that number has been dropping since the COVID-19 pandemic. The post US hospitals report broad infection ...