E. coli bacteria found in Wisconsin lakes can cause illness It's possible that lake water can have high levels of E. coli bacteria, and if so, you do not want to be swimming in it.

If left untreated, scabies can lead to severe complications. Secondary bacterial infections, such as impetigo, may develop due to open sores caused by scratching.

In mice exposed to staph bacteria, scratching significantly reduced bacterial numbers. This bacteria-fighting benefit was not found in mice that couldn’t feel the itch or were prevented from ...

County health departments routinely collect water samples to test for bacteria levels to ensure water is safe for swimming.

County health departments routinely collect water samples to test for bacteria levels to ensure water is safe for swimming.

County health departments routinely collect water samples to test for bacteria levels to ensure water is safe for swimming.