A University of California, Riverside team of scientists has found that Toxoplasma gondii, a common parasite affecting up to ...

Having a toe infection is no fun, especially if you’re on your feet a lot. An infection can start small and build up to the point where you can’t ignore it any more. Here’s what to look for and what ...

A foot infection can occur after an injury. Bacteria can get into a wound, such as a cut or a skin crack, and cause an infection. Sometimes the infection can form into an abscess. An infected foot is ...

Q: I recently developed an excruciating pain on the bottom of my foot. One day, I felt fine with no tenderness at all and the next I was unable to put any weight on it without searing pain. There is a ...

Boils are painful, pus-filled, and are caused by infections like Staphylococcus aureus. Cysts are painless, non-infectious growths filled with keratin or other substances. Antibiotics may treat boils ...