Viruses and their hosts—whether bacteria, animals, or humans—are locked in a constant evolutionary arms race. Cells evolve ...

Antibiotics are no longer able to treat infections as effectively as they once did because many pathogens have developed ...

Interactions among viruses can help them succeed inside their hosts or impart vulnerabilities that make them easier to treat.

Identifying viral vs. bacterial sinusitis Although the vast majority of sinus infections are caused by viruses, IDSA recommends prescribing antibiotics for acute bacterial rhinosinusitis. Although the ...

Antibiotic resistance is a global health challenge that could overtake cancer mortality within a few decades. In a new study, researchers at Umeå University, Sweden, show that the emergence of ...

The best way to prevent hepatitis B infection is vaccination. The vaccines are highly effective at preventing infection in ...

Potential treatments for one of the world's most dangerous hospital superbugs have been found in a surprising location—hospital toilets.

Viral meningitis is an inflammation in the membranes around your brain and spinal cord. It is caused by different viruses and is usually milder than the bacterial type. Share on Pinterest Yuliya ...