Researchers discovered that targeting S. pyogenes metabolism with a pyruvate dehydrogenase inhibitor reduces tissue damage ...

The first patient developed a fatal infection after showing up at a hospital in Germany with swelling around his left eyelid ...

Three men have been hit by a rare and gruesome flesh-eating bug, with one of them tragically losing his life to the ...

The rare flesh-eating condition is known as periorbital necrotizing soft tissue infection, and is caused by either ...

A new study reveals a novel approach to mitigating tissue damage caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, the flesh-eating bacterium responsible for severe infections such as necrotizing fasciitis. The ...

A new study published in Nature Communications reveals a novel approach to mitigating tissue damage caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, the flesh-eating ...

A new study published in Nature Communications reveals a novel approach to mitigating tissue damage caused by Streptococcus ...

The global necrotizing fasciitis treatment market is set for significant expansion over the next decade, with market value expected to rise from USD 2.9 billion in 2024 to USD 4.5 billion by 2034, ...

Loxoscelism is a condition caused by the venom of the brown recluse. It leads to tissue damage or, rarely, systemic (full body) reactions. Symptoms can develop hours to weeks after a bite, depending ...

Trench mouth, also known as necrotizing gingivitis, is a severe gum disease caused by different types of bacteria. It is a non-contagious condition that leads to painful, bleeding gums and open sores ...

only the zone of infiltrated tissue remaining near the base of the pyramid. The most striking feature of necrotizing pyelonephritis is its frequent association with diabetes mellitus; in this ...