A bacterial infection is a common type of illness that occurs when harmful bacteria invade your body and start to multiply.

The following are some of the more common microbes responsible for causing infected eczema: S. aureus is a type of bacteria living on the skin of most people with eczema. It also lives on the skin ...

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD Skin boils are a common condition caused by an infected hair follicle. A skin boil, also known as a furuncle, presents as a swollen and painful red bump. If ...