If you’ve had a sore throat from time to time or blisters around your mouth or nose, chances are you’ve had a group A streptococcal (GAS) infection. Group A streptococcus is the bacteria that causes ...

Many people have to deal with these painful blisters, caused by a common virus and usually found on or around the mouth. Here are ways to fight them off: Take action fast. Start treatment at the first ...

For such a ubiquitous plague, cold sores can be mighty shaming. In addition to the indignity of wearing a bulging, weepy blister on your lip, sufferers also must contend with the stigma of its source: ...

A new study has confirmed genital herpes is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the world that does not have a cure and is lifelong. The burden on global health is immense.

Getting a cold sore is not just inconvenient, it can be quite painful. With the virus season in flow, you might find yourself battling cold sores multiple times throughout the winter months. But there ...

Every year, tens of millions of Americans pay a visit to their primary care doctor hoping to get relief from unpleasant symptoms associated with an illness or infection. Some such symptoms include a ...