But if you're sick or your immune system is weakened, pseudomonas can cause a severe infection that doesn't always respond well to antibiotic treatment. In some people, it can be life-threatening.

Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a life-threatening bacterial infection causing necrosis of the fascia, underlying skin, and vasculature. NF spreads rapidly, making immediate diagnosis important for ...

Mortality from Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection is particularly ... Antimicrobial overuse may lead to antibiotic resistance, unnecessary adverse effects, and increased costs.

Researchers at McMaster University have discovered a critical vulnerability in drug-resistant bacteria: zinc—or a lack ...

Carbapenems are last-resort antibiotics for treating bacterial infections. A study shows how zinc plays a role in drug-resistant bacteria.

Superbugs that are resistant to existing antibiotics are a growing health problem around the world. Globally, nearly five million people die from ...

Those who suffer from eye infections that threaten a person’s vision have a new treatment option that is noninvasive and ...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are recognized as the second most common medical condition, following respiratory infections. Despite the availability of numerous efficacious antibiotics for the ...

The dire circumstances facing cystic fibrosis patients in Cuba have come to light through a heartfelt letter sent to our news ...