Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a combination of digestive symptoms, including ...

This guide includes an overview of practices for the prevention and management of sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI) by healthcare professionals practicing in public health or ...

The Bliss Stool Classification System is an alternative system initially developed ... inflammatory bowel disease, history of Clostridium difficile infection and the presence of ileostomy or colostomy ...

The risk of Clostridioides difficile infection in patients with IBD is higher than in the general population. Suitable donors for experimental FMT in IBD should submit to blood, as well as stool, ...

1. Gut virome dysbiosis, primarily driven by an expansion in Caudovirales bacteriophages, is associated with the onset of gut pathologies including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), irritable bowel ...

If you are having surgery, you may be concerned about a bacterial infection after your procedure. While these infections are often preventable with good wound care and frequent hand washing, some ...

Without proper treatment, tooth infections can spread to other areas of the body, leading to serious and potentially life threatening complications. A tooth infection, or a tooth abscess ...

An untreated yeast infection that persists for too long, can lead to complications that require medical attention. These include painful sores, infertility, or even a potentially deadly bloodstream ...

This indicator covers the incidence of healthcare associated infections from Clostridium difficile (C. diff). It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to ...

The history of preceding C. jejuni infection may present with diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, and fever. EBV, a herpesvirus that causes infectious mononucleosis, is another infectious pathogen ...

Treatment may depend on the cause. A sinus infection, also known as sinusitis or rhinosinusitis, occurs when your nasal cavities become swollen and inflamed. Fluid buildup in the sinuses can allow ...