Bacterial skin infections occur when bacteria enter through the surface of the skin. They can cause symptoms such as swelling and inflammation. Treatment may include topical or oral antibiotics.

Cellulitis may have different symptoms depending on the type of bacteria involved and where on your body it affects. These factors may influence which antibiotics a doctor prescribes to treat ...

Group A streptococci pyogenes. It is the cause of skin infections (impetigo), abscesses, bronchopulmonary infections, a form of sore throat which can develop into complications such as acute rheumatic ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Over the past couple of years, there’s been a rise in contagious skin infections such as scabies – and now, a pharmacist is urging families to check for another skin condition that is often ...

Infections are caused by tiny living things (organisms). These organisms get into the body and start multiplying. Some organisms help our bodies to work properly. But others are harmful and can cause ...