You wake up with a scratchy throat and that vague feeling of unwellness. Is it just allergies? The start of a cold? Or something that might need antibiotics? Knowing the difference between viral and ...

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 ...

It’s peak cold and flu season in the northern hemisphere. These respiratory viruses and other infectious pathogens are spread through close contact and/or touching contaminated surfaces. Many people ...

There are clear signs of viral infections that you need to be aware of. Here are the most common ones and know how the viral ...

FULTON — A variety of viruses are circulating across Northeast Mississippi this winter, and their treatment differs from bacterial infections. Dr. John Cantrell, an urgent care doctor at the Fulton ...

When it comes to bacterial infections, bacterial meningitis may not be the most common one, but it is certainly among the most serious. "The most worrisome part of bacterial meningitis is the ...

Infectious thyroiditis can develop due to a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection. It can be acute or subacute, and can cause symptoms such as throat pain and thyroid gland swelling. “Thyroiditis” ...

Researchers at UC San Francisco have devised a method to identify pneumonia — using both genetic information and AI — that ...