Minor open wound can usually be managed at home by applying pressure and a bandage. But large wounds, or wounds that won’t stop bleeding, require medical care. What is an open wound? An open wound is ...

Another case of Vibrio vulnificus, the so-called "flesh-eating bacteria," has been reported in Florida. Here's how to protect ...

Woman's paper cut on her hand turns into a serious infection. Doctor explains why all cuts have the risk of becoming infected ...

Medically reviewed by Kimberly Brown, MD Key Takeaways You can use OTC Neosporin on minor cuts and scrapes to help lower the ...

While details are confidential, Polk County logged its first flesh-eating bacteria case this year, health officials say, as ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The Vibrio bacteria are naturally found in coastal brackish waters typically from May to October when temperatures are warmer. With such a hot summer, the bacteria have been able ...

An older man was infected with flesh eating bacteria after swimming with an open wound at Old Silver Beach in Cape Cod.

It’s reasonable to try to manage minor injuries at home and avoid unnecessary trips to the doctor or medical costs. However, some minor injuries have the potential to become serious or ...

(NEXSTAR) – In the wake of multiple cases of flesh-eating bacteria in Florida, some people may be wondering what they can do to protect themselves while on vacation or just enjoying a day at the local ...

A novel ε-poly-L-lysine-loaded sodium-alginate/gelatin hydrogel (PSG15) has shown exceptional promise in accelerating the healing of infected wounds. This multifunctional injectable hydrogel delivers ...