UMass Amherst researchers have discovered a new bacteria in Maine rabbit ticks linked to an infection that can be deadly for humans, the university announced Wednesday. The researchers discovered the ...

Rheumatic fever (RF) and scarlet fever are both caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria, but they present with different symptoms and complications, some of them potentially serious. Scarlet fever is ...

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Dr. Bernstein answers the question: 'I Have A Fever. Should I See A Doctor?' — -- Question: At What Point Should I See A Doctor If I Have A Fever? Answer: A lot of people are afraid of fever. But ...

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and UCL have analyzed ancient DNA from Borrelia recurrentis, a type of bacteria that causes relapsing fever, pinpointing when it evolved to spread through ...