The infection is worrisome given the pontiff lost part of his right lung decades ago. Here's what we know. View on euronews ...

Vatican authorities said Monday that Pope Francis is suffering from a “polymicrobial respiratory tract infection.” Experts ...

What is a polymicrobial infection? Polymicrobial infections are caused by multiple pathogens, including bacteria, fungi or ...

The Vatican says Pope Francis will remain hospitalized for the treatment of what is now being called a "complex" respiratory ...

This guide includes an overview of practices for the prevention and management of sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI) by healthcare professionals practicing in public health or ...

Esterified derivatives of itaconate (4-octyl itaconate and dimethyl itaconate) and its isomers (mesaconate and citraconate) are promising candidate drugs for inflammation and infection. Several ...

Without proper treatment, tooth infections can spread to other areas of the body, leading to serious and potentially life threatening complications. A tooth infection, or a tooth abscess ...

An untreated yeast infection that persists for too long, can lead to complications that require medical attention. These include painful sores, infertility, or even a potentially deadly bloodstream ...

Treatment may depend on the cause. A sinus infection, also known as sinusitis or rhinosinusitis, occurs when your nasal cavities become swollen and inflamed. Fluid buildup in the sinuses can allow ...

Simple, uncomplicated SSSIs include erysipelas, cellulitis, furuncles, superficial abscesses and wound infections, whereas deeper complicated SSSIs (cSSSIs) include necrotizing fasciitis ...