US Sees Rise in 'Nightmare Bacteria' Cases
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Infection rates from drug-resistant 'nightmare bacteria' in the US 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, highlighting a growing public health concern.
Topics:top-news#antimicrobial-resistance#cdc-report#drug-resistant-bacteria#health#ndm-gene#nightmare-bacteria
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