This is the second in a Series of two papers about tattoo-associated microbial infections. Despite increased awareness and public health initiatives, the incidence of microbial infections related to ...

This is the first in a Series of two papers about tattoo-associated microbial infections. The increasing popularity of tattoos parallels the rise in microbial infections associated with tattooing.

Inadequate post-tattoo skin care can potentially lead to secondary bacterial infections. Pseudomonas, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus and nontuberculous mycobacteria are the primary types of ...

Getting a tattoo generally involves some pain, but the location and your personal tolerance will affect how much it hurts. Getting tattooed on an area with little fat, many nerve endings ...

Bacterial skin infections can happen when bacteria enter the body due to a break in the skin. Different types of skin infections include methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), impetigo, ...

An infected hangnail is a form of paronychia, a condition in which the skin next to the nail is infected. If you have a small piece of torn skin hanging loose next to your nail, you likely have a ...

To perform comprehensive surveillance for healthcare-associated infections and epidemiologically significant organisms and To create, implement, support, and sustain evidence-based interventions to ...

Melbourne is packed with some of the best tattoo studios, offering everything from intricate fine-line work to bold traditional designs. Whether you're looking to get a meaningful tribute, a trendy ...

Dec. 18, 2024 — New research shows that the lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on people's immune response to microorganisms. During the lockdown, inflammation level ...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are very common. A 2022 analysis found that more than 404.6 million people worldwide had UTIs in 2019. UTIs happen when bacteria from the skin or rectum enter the ...

Fever is very common in young children and it can be difficult to distinguish between simple viral illnesses and life-threatening bacterial infections in this group. Our guideline on fever in under 5s ...