‘Scarier’ Type of Lyme Disease Spreading in the US Causes More Severe Symptoms: Doctors Explain

The illness is still considered to be Lyme disease, but it comes with “very, very high level of bacteria” in the blood and ...

What Is Screwworm Infection? The Disturbing Human Symptoms of Flesh-Eating Parasite Found in Texas

A case of the flesh-eating parasite known as New World screwworm has been confirmed in a calf in South Texas, prompting ...

Health Officials Expect Rise in Flesh-Eating Bacteria Infections. Here’s How to Stay Safe This Summer

The bacteria thrives in warm waters, and is fatal for 1 in 5 people ...

“Flesh eating bacteria” to amp up in summer months

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Vibrio infections are pretty preventable, but not a lot of people know about it, according to ...
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What’s the Difference Between Viral and Bacterial Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)?

Viral and bacterial pink eye, both highly contagious, cause similar symptoms like redness, swelling, and discharge, but they differ in their causes and duration. Viral pink eye is often linked to ...

5 Cases of Flesh-Eating Bacteria Confirmed in Florida as Surge of Infections Expected This Summer

The bacteria thrives in warm waters, and cases are occurring earlier in the season than in previous years ...