Staph infections are common among MMA fighters, largely due to the sport's full-contact nature. Let's examine what causes this infection and how someone could contract it. What is a staph infection? A ...

People who persistently carry Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) in their nose have fewer species of other bacteria, while certain bacteria may help to prevent S. aureus colonization. These are the ...

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People who persistently carry Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) in their nose have fewer species of other bacteria, while certain bacteria may help to prevent S. aureus colonisation. These are the ...

Figure 1: Neonatal mice injected with ETA and pemphigus foliaceus antibodies. Figure 2: Western blot analyses showing degradation of mouse Dsg1, but not mouse Dsg3 or epithelial cadherin. Figure 3: ...

Allergies, dry eye, corneal injury, infection, and tiredness are common causes of bloodshot eyes. You can have eye redness from contact lenses, which keep oxygen from reaching your eyes. Treatment for ...