Learn all about a number of home remedies for cold sores. This article also looks at prescribed medication and cold sore prevention tips.

The itchy, red welts that appear after being bitten by a mosquito may help any viruses the insect is carrying pass on to a new host.

Assistive technology - the use of (frequently modified or customized) equipment to improve the functional capabilities of people with special needs - is an important therapeutic tool.

Sepsis constitutes the main cause of disease and death in people suffering from severe burns.

This review summarizes the literature on scleratrophic skin lesions as a manifestation of a Borrelia infection.

Leprosy affects the nerves, skin and eyes and is caused by a bacterial infection. Although a serious and disruptive disease, it is easy to treat and being slowly eradicated.

The emm59 clone of group A Streptococcus is a deadly type of bacterial infection related to a previous outbreak in Canada.

New research finds wearing antiperspirant or deodorant has a strong effect on armpit bacteria, laying the groundwork for further studies to investigate the health implications.

Chlorhexidine bathing in ICU not a contributing factor in increased drug-resistant MRSA.

Although relatively unfamiliar to Western ears, leishmaniasis is a significant health concern and a sinister societal menace in many parts of the world.