Germs can spread in a number of ways, but the most common are by direct and indirect contact and through the air.
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MRSA stands for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. The bacteria can cause an infection on the skin and in the lungs. It is resistant to several common antibiotics. But MRSA can be treated with some antibiotics, nose drops, and other therapies.
Nontuberculous mycobacteria are a group of bacteria that live in soil, swamps, and water sources.
Ever since I graduated high school, I've dreaded the day I would have to transition off of my parents' health insurance plan. But, by using some important resources, I discovered that getting my own health insurance wasn't as scary as I thought.
Influenza, or “the flu,” is a highly contagious respiratory illness that is caused by a virus. For people with cystic fibrosis, getting the flu may cause a worsening of symptoms and lead to a faster decline in lung function.
The faulty gene that causes cystic fibrosis disrupts the normal flow of salt and water in and out of the lungs and other organs. This salt imbalance results in thick, sticky mucus that builds up in the lungs, allowing germs to thrive and multiply.
As a parent of two young adults with cystic fibrosis, Peter knows the financial challenges and obstacles people with the disease face when trying to access quality, affordable care.
There are many things you can do to help reduce the risk of getting or spreading germs while traveling.
A former clinical nurse explains why you should get your flu shot.
With several successes for the cystic fibrosis community over the past several months, advocacy is as important as ever to preserving our progress and working toward a cure.