The genus chlamydia includes several species that affect humans and other animals. The most well-known, chlamydia trachomatis, is sexually transmitted.

What Are the Different Types of Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM)? Scientists have discovered at least 200 NTM species. Here’s a breakdown of some you should know about: ...

Toxic metals can help spur bacteria to develop, select for, and share genetic determinants of drug resistance. And the dirty wounds create an eclectic milieu of different types of microbes for ...

Vaccines are medications that make people immune to disease. They contain the bacteria or virus that causes illness and disease.

However, there have been few studies that have assessed hand-drying techniques to reduce further the number of microorganisms on hands that have been washed. L. Suen, principle investigator and her ...