Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) emerged in the United States in the 1980s and is considered a nosocomial pathogen. An increasing number of patients have been identified with MRSA ...

Left untreated, a gum abscess can lead to serious complications. But catching and treating it early leads to a more positive outlook. What is a gum abscess? An abscess is a pocket of pus that can ...

Medically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MDMedically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MD Swollen finger joints are frequently the result of inflammation caused by an infection, injury, or disease. The swelling ...