‘Highly contagious’ skin infection often mistaken as eczema, pharmacist warns

“Whilst most cases of impetigo are not serious and can heal on their own, leaving impetigo untreated can lead to more serious ...

Pharmacist urges public to check for often misdiagnosed skin infection

It is often mistaken for eczema, cold sores and chickenpox.
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Infections after surgery are more likely due to bacteria already on your skin than from microbes in the hospital − new research

Genetic analysis of the bacteria causing surgical site infections revealed that many were already present on the patient's skin. Ruben Bonilla Gonzalo/Moment via Getty Images Our newly published ...
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Flesh-Eating Bacterial Skin Infections Spread Beyond Hotspots, Australian Health Officials Sound Alarm

Australia is grappling with a concerning surge in cases of flesh-eating bacterial skin infections, with health authorities issuing a stark warning that these infections are spreading beyond their ...
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From bacterial infections to skin cancer, gel manicures may be riskier than you thought. Here's what to know.

For nail art that lasts longer than standard polish, many people are choosing gel manicures, in which gel polish is cured under an ultraviolet (UV) light. They can last for up to two weeks and, unlike ...

Biofilm streamers harden under flow, making bacterial infections harder to treat

Whether in the human body or on surfaces, bacteria protect themselves from outside attackers using biofilms. Physicist ...