While a sore throat can be a side effect of many other illnesses, it's also the most telling symptom of strep.

Then, out of nowhere, she got a nasty gum infection during a viral outbreak. Turns out, that neglected plaque and tartar ...

Strep is different from a regular sore throat because it’s caused by bacteria, not a virus. Find a symptom comparison chart ...

Symptoms can include redness, sometimes open sores, and burning in the mouth.Some foods, as well as smoking, can exacerbate ...

H. pylori infections occur across the world due to exposure to saliva or stool in contaminated water or food. Learn how the ...

Authorities say a beluga whale that lived off Norway's coast and whose harness ignited speculation that it was a Russian spy, ...

These bacteria live in balance, working together to keep your mouth healthy and free from infection. But bacteria that sit comfortably in your body may not be so welcome in someone else's bloodstream.

A 51-year-old HIV-positive patient presented to his general practitioner with a vesicle at the left corner of the mouth which had appeared the day before. He had no clinical signs of infection ...

Educators and school administrators must therefore be aware of the importance of implementing hygiene and sanitation policies ...

The death of Hvaldimir, a beluga whale possibly trained by Russia, was due to an infection, despite initial claims of gunshot ...

The Decatur County Health Department has announced their October schedule of flu shot clinics. The flu, or influenza, is ...