However, in some infants, a part of it remains and forms a urachal cyst. This mass becomes tender and swollen when infected. If a urachal sinus, an open connection between the bladder and the belly ...

A pilonidal sinus is a small, abnormal opening inside your butt cheeks. When the sinus becomes infected, it will form a painful cyst that is typically filled with pus, hair, and dead skin.

Infected eczema occurs when a virus or bacteria gets into an open wound or cracked skin at the site of a rash. These infections worsen existing symptoms. It is important for a doctor to treat ...

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RT-PCR analysis of serum samples from 792 participants, collected between May and July from 2022 to 2024 identified 26 patients infected with Xue-Cheng Virus (XCV). Phylogenetic analysis revealed that ...

A Chinese-linked malware, known as PlugX, has been successfully wiped from thousands of infected computers worldwide, the US Department of Justice and the FBI said on Tuesday. Justice officials say ...

If you're worried about HIV infection, you may wonder whether it's safe to have oral sex. While it's not risk-free, the chances of spreading the virus that causes AIDS are very low if you take the ...

An infected blister often contains white or yellowish pus (a mixture of dead tissue and immune cells), which may ooze from the blister if you apply pressure, says Dr. Brod. The area around an ...