PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reminding beachgoers not to go into the water with an open wound after a resident died from a rare infection. The Rhode ...

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NEW ORLEANS — Louisiana health officials are urging residents to take precautions against a potentially deadly bacteria found in warm coastal waters, after reporting a sharp rise in infections and ...

Flesh-eating bacteria sounds like something out of a horror movie. But unfortunately, it’s a real thing. And the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning healthcare providers to be on the ...

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Over 6.5 million Americans experience chronic wounds – wounds that do not heal after a few months. Almost all such wounds contain bacteria, which, if not detected and removed, can lead to severe ...