Infections

C. auris infections

Drug-resistant fungal infections are increasing in Philly health care facilities — just as they are nationwide

Children's Health

As RSV spreads at unusually high rates, Pa. and N.J. extend windows for infant immunizations

RSV Immunizations Antibodies

A bacteria resistant to most antibiotics is causing a surge of infections, CDC says

Nightmare Bacteria CDC

Gonorrhea is on the verge of being impossible to treat, but a new antibiotic may alter that course

Gonorrhea Antibiotic Treatment

After measles case reported in Philly area, CHOP doctor says there's no need to worry about vaccinated children

Systane eye drops recalled due to potential fungal contamination

systane eye drop recall

An eye infection left Elton John with vision loss; here's what causes them and how to prevent them

Elton John Eyesight

Skin substitute developed at Temple could revolutionize wound care if it gets FDA approval

Temple skin substitute

Dengue fever is a rising threat in the United States, CDC warns

Dengue Fever CDC

With a salmonella outbreak linked to bearded dragons, here are tips for pet owners to stay safe

HPV vaccine reduces risk of head and neck cancers in men, study shows

HPV Vaccine Men

Eye drops sold at Target, CVS and Rite Aid may cause infections, FDA says

Eye Drops FDA Warning

To prevent STDs, the CDC wants some people to use a common antibiotic as a 'morning-after pill'

Deaths caused by a rare, 'flesh-eating' bacteria are increasing on the East Coast

Vibrio Bacteria Ocean

How to prevent UTIs during record-high summer heat

UTI Prevention Health

It's tick season — here's how to stay protected and what to do if bit

Fewer gay and bisexual men are getting HIV, but prevention barriers still persist

This treatment for an intestinal infection sounds disgusting, but it may be a breakthrough, and it has FDA approval

C. Diff Treatment Vowst

Susceptible to UTIs? Drinking cranberry juice can prevent them, study finds

Cranberry Juice UTIs

The latest COVID-19 variant is giving people pink eye, doctors say

COVID-19 Pink Eye

Eye drops factory linked to deadly bacterial infections cited for sterilization violations

Eye drops contamination

Candida auris, a deadly fungal infection, is spreading rapidly in hospitals. Here's what to know

Candida auris infections

Sepsis can kill a person within 12 hours; here's how to recognize its symptoms

Sepsis symptoms

Eye drops brand linked to string of drug-resistant bacterial infections, CDC says

EzriCare Eye Drops

4 cases of Legionnaires' disease identified in Pennsauken, health officials say

Legionnaires disease Camden County

Will omicron-specific booster shots be more effective at combating COVID-19? 5 questions answered

Hospital-acquired pneumonia is killing patients, but there's a simple way to stop it

Hospital brush teeth

The COVID-19 pandemic reversed progress in combating superbugs

COVID-19 Superbugs MRSA

Children's Health

Scientists develop smartphone device that can diagnose ear infections

Smartphone Ear Infection App

Monkeypox case found in Philadelphia, but officials say virus poses 'extremely low' risk

A more contagious omicron strain has scientists fearing another COVID-19 surge

New omicron strain

Children's Health

Pandemic poses short- and long-term risks to babies, especially boys

COVID-19 Babies Health

Camden County Starbucks employee contracts hepatitis A, customers urged to get vaccinated

Starbucks employee Hepatitis A

Urinary tract infections can affect men too – especially those over age 50

Struggling to stop biting your nails? There are health reasons to quit

chronic nail-biting

What causes cold sores to return? New research offers a deeper understanding

Cold Sore recurrence

New Jersey dentist loses license after practice spread heart infection bacteria to patients

Rare syndrome nearly killed Pennsylvania man with ear infection

Lemierre Pennsylvania

Here are the best ways to treat – and prevent – yeast infections

Yeast Infections Symptoms Treatment Prevention

CDC confirms first U.S. case of potentially deadly new coronavirus

Coronavirus washington

Pet store puppies are linked to antibiotic resistant infection, CDC says

Pet store puppies outbreak infection

Deadly Candida auris infection continues to spread in New Jersey, health department says

C Auris New Jersey

Here's how to protect your child from meningitis

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