Drug-resistant germs are 'growing threat' to US, causing more than 50,000 deaths annually: CDC
Medical illustration depicting Clostridioides difficile bacteria, formerly known as Clostridium difficile, 2019. (Smith Collection/Gado via Getty Images)Antibiotics have long been used to treat common The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned that drug-resistant germs are a growing threat to Americans, causing over 50,000 deaths annually in the US. The agency categorizes drug-resisted germs into three threat levels: “urgent,” “serious” and “concerning.” Four germs fall into the “highest level of concern’s concern, including Candida auris, a fungus that can cause anything from mild skin infections to severe bloodstream infections. The remaining two urgent threats are carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales and carbapena-resistant Acinetobacter, which can cause severe infections and are resistant to some of the strongest antibiotics available. The CDC is also tracking six germs on a watch list. The resistance can lead to fewer effective treatment options, longer hospital stays, and increased risk of complications.
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Antibiotics have long been used to treat common bacterial infections from strep throat to pneumonia.
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