Infectious Diseases/Vaccines

Universal Ostrich Farms in Edgewood, B.C., has spent months fighting a cull order from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency that would result in the deaths of nearly 400 birds.

In addition to HIV testing, GetaKit allows individuals to test for other STIs including chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and hepatitis C.

This is a significant scientific development, but several hurdles remain before we might see these antibiotics available for use.

People living with the HIV are more susceptible to certain infections compared to the general population.

Canadian study examines QT-interval prolonging drug interactions with fluoroquinolones in older women with uncomplicated urinary tract infections in long-term care.

How to build patient trust and improve protection this fall.

New World screwworm is a fly that lays its eggs in open wounds and body openings. The parasite is typically found in South America and the Caribbean.

Symptoms in humans can vary depending on where the infection takes hold. On the skin, it can form painful ulcers that can swell lymph nodes.