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Drug-Resistant Superbugs Now Killing 50,000 Americans a Year
Original: Superbugs Are Winning—and They’re Now Killing 50,000 Americans a Year Infections and deaths in the U.S. caused by drug-r
The CDC reports that infections and deaths caused by drug-resistant bacteria and fungi in the United States have risen since 2019, now killing an estimated 50,000 Americans annually. Health officials are warning that antimicrobial resistance is outpacing current treatments, reigniting debate over antibiotic overuse, stagnant drug development, and hospital infection control.
Why now: New CDC figures showing a sharp rise in deaths from drug-resistant infections have renewed public concern about the superbug threat.
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- Superbugs Are Winning—and They’re Now Killing 50,000 Americans a Year Infections and deaths in the U.S. caused by drug-resistant bacteria and fungi have risen since 2019, the CDC says. https:// gizmodo.com/superbugs-are-winn… · techwire@gamefan.net · 2
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