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 ...

Following a trio of fatal cases in the Northeast, the CDC is alerting healthcare professionals to suspect Vibrio vulnificus infection, which requires rapid treatment to reduce mortality. CDC issued a ...

Chronic infected wounds can take over daily life, especially for people living with diabetes. These wounds often refuse to ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The surgical site infection rate was 10.9% with the wound protector vs. 20.5% with conventional gauze. There was ...

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 ...

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