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flag U.S. drug-resistant infections, fueled by NDM gene bacteria, rose nearly 70% from 2019 to 2023, posing a growing public health threat.

flag Drug-resistant "nightmare bacteria" infections in the U.S. have risen nearly 70% from 2019 to 2023, driven largely by bacteria carrying the NDM gene, which resist most antibiotics and require expensive IV treatments. flag The CDC reports a sharp increase in carbapenem-resistant infections, with NDM cases rising more than fivefold, though actual numbers are likely higher due to incomplete testing and reporting, especially in major states. flag Experts link the surge to widespread antibiotic use during the pandemic and warn of undetected carriers enabling community spread. flag The findings highlight a growing public health threat, underscoring the urgent need for better surveillance, infection control, and antibiotic stewardship.

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