Scientists have long suspected that changes in bacteria in the mouth (the oral microbiome) might play a role in the disease, but different studies have reported conflicting results. A new study ...

Bacterial infection can be recognized by Toll and IMD pathways, which activate two NF-κB transcription factors, Dorsal and Relish, respectively, to eventually lead to boosting the expression of ...

Bacterial infection is a frequent trigger of acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF), syndrome that could also increase the risk of infection. This investigation evaluated prevalence and characteristics ...

Parsek and Singh 80 propose four criteria for defining a biofilm aetiology of an infection: the pathogenic bacteria are surface associated or adherent to a substratum; direct examination reveals ...

Flu season is here with some other ickiness joining the petri dish party, including allergies, strep, pneumonia, COVID-19 and ...

Folliculitis, caused by bacterial or fungal infections, is inflammation of your hair follicles. It presents as bumps or a rash on your skin anywhere hair grows, including the scalp, torso ...

Mouth ulcers can be caused by many things, but there is one symptom you should never ignore, according to Dr Raj Arora. She ...

Feeling under the weather? In Texas, cedar can bring sneezing, congestion and itchy eyes, but so can the flu, COVID-19 and ...

Commercial real-time PCR kit for specific E. faecalis detection (PrimerDesign TM genesig, United Kingdom) was used to evaluate the bacterial yield using the ABI 7500 fast Real-Time PCR System (Applied ...

Though seborrheic dermatitis often clears up in children, it can become a chronic problem for adults. A yeast infection on the scalp involves an imbalance of the skin’s natural bacteria and fungal ...

Caring for your dentures properly is essential to ensure they last long, stay comfortable, and maintain their functionality.

Chronic mouth breathing can lead to dry mouth, bad breath, disrupted sleep and even higher risks of infections. When you sleep, your body is on autopilot, and if you’re a mouth breather ...