May 23, 2012 — Correct multidisciplinary treatment of common diabetic foot infections can reduce amputations, according to guidelines for diagnosis and treatment issued by the Infectious Diseases ...

Itchy skin, cracked heels, red feet...athlete's foot is more than just unsightly, it can be downright painful! When most folks spot an infection, they typically reach for antifungal medications. But ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Mycobacterial infections of the foot and ankle are rare among patients with diabetic foot infections. No ...

A foot infection can occur after an injury. Bacteria can get into a wound, such as a cut or a skin crack, and cause an infection. Sometimes the infection can form into an abscess. An infected foot is ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The new guidance is an update to the 2019 International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot guidelines. These ...

Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther. 2010;8(11):1293-1305. Moxifloxacin is a broad spectrum, fourth-generation fluoroquinolone with activity against S. aureus (except for MRSA strains), Gram-negatives and ...

Viruses may be getting a lot of bad press lately, but it’s important to remember that there are some species that may be helpful to us. Bacteriophages (or just phages) are viruses that prey on ...

More worryingly, if left unattended, the infection could spread to the nails, leading to a more serious fungal infection.

Most people associate foot fungus with sweaty gym environments, but medical experts reveal this persistent infection has sneakier ways of spreading. Dr. Michael Thompson at Northwestern Medicine ...

As winter sets in, the chill in the air brings not just cosy evenings and warm layers but also certain health challenges, especially for people with diabetes. People living with diabetes face a hidden ...

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- A Houston woman says she contracted a foot infection after her routine pedicure. Toni Gautreaux went on February 13 to get a pedicure the day before her son's wedding. Since then, ...