CDC Warns of Rising 'Nightmare Bacteria' and Superbug Infections in the US
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Cases of drug-resistant 'nightmare bacteria' in the U.S. have increased nearly 70% from 2019 to 2023, driven mainly by bacteria with the NDM gene, which are difficult to treat and may lead to community spread and more chronic infections, raising significant public health concerns.
Topics:health#antimicrobial-resistance#cdc-report#drug-resistant-bacteria#health#ndm-gene#nightmare-bacteria
- ‘Nightmare bacteria’ cases are increasing in the U.S. NBC News
- CDC warns of surge in dangerous, highly antibiotic-resistant bacteria The Washington Post
- What are ‘nightmare bacteria’ and why are infections rising in the US? Al Jazeera
- US lab data show sharp increase in superbug incidence CIDRAP
- CDC Report Finds Sharp Rise in Dangerous Drug-Resistant Bacteria Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)
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