Yeast infection discharge is usually white with an appearance that resembles cottage cheese. The discharge may also have a scent that vaguely smells like bread, because of the yeast. It may also come ...

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common vaginal infection in women. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the condition affects nearly 30% of women between 15 and 44 ...

Discharge is an important part of your vaginal health - it carries out old cells and helps prevent infections. Tetra Images/Getty Images Normal discharge is typically clear or white with no strong ...

When patients enter the hospital, the risk of acquiring a healthcare-associated (HAI) infection is a significant concern shared by patients and medical providers. In fact, data from the CDC indicates ...

A study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases examined methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections that occurred before and after discharge using data from the Department of Veterans ...

Major infections occur an average of 14.5 days after cardiac surgery, with 51% occurring after discharge; and preoperative skin preparation reduces the incidence of cardiac implantable electronic ...

Children who develop sepsis tend to feel the effects of the infection on their physical, social and emotional well-being until months after hospital discharge, according to new research. The research, ...

Milky white discharge is the body’s way of cleaning sexual organs, keeping them healthy, and functioning. However, in some cases, it can be due to another cause, such as an infection, inflammation, or ...

If hospitals want to cut down on readmissions related to hospital-acquired infections, specifically methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus or MRSA, then implementing a bathing protocol as part of ...

Watery discharge is typical of healthy vaginas. Changes in hormone levels can alter the frequency and amount of discharge. Vaginal discharge is fluid that comes out of the vagina. Most women have ...