Disseminated gonococcal infection (DGI) is a rare but severe complication of untreated gonorrhea (GC). It occurs when the sexually transmitted pathogen Neisseria gonorrhoeae invades the bloodstream ...

Postbiotics are beneficial compounds created by probiotic bacteria when they ferment prebiotics (fiber). Learn about their ...

The blooms can cause a host of symptoms if inhaled or digested. These can range from minor symptoms like a sore throat to ...

Scientists in China have discovered a host of never-before-seen viruses in bats that live near humans. These viruses include ...

A 50-plus year old Douglas County woman was hospitalized for a confirmed second case of hantavirus this summer, Carson City ...

An international study by Michigan State University and partner researchers has uncovered a hidden danger lurking in animal ...

Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) reported a second case of hantavirus this year in Douglas County. Officials say ...

A local porta potty company makes sure your waste doesn’t go to waste. One porta potty can save up to 30,000 gallons of water ...

Discover the 7 warning signs of pyuria, its causes, and effective treatments. Learn how to protect yourself from this serious ...

If you experience symptoms of a UTI, such as pain and burning during urination, cloudy urine or a frequent urge to urinate, doctors say it’s important not to suffer in silence. Instead, see your ...

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD Pyuria is a term that describes the presence of pus, which is mostly made up of white blood cells, in urine. Urine typically contains very few or no white blood ...

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) Can Cause Blood In Urine. A urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common causes of blood in the urine, particularly in women.