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‘Nightmare bacteria’ cases driven by NDM gene are increasing, CDC says

‘Nightmare bacteria’ cases driven by NDM gene are increasing, CDC says

NEW YORK (AP) — Infection rates from drug-resistant “nightmare bacteria” rose almost 70% between 2019 and 2023, according to a new report from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention scientists. Bacteria that are difficult to treat due to the so-called NDM gene primarily drove the increase, CDC researchers wrote in an article published Monday in the Annals of Internal Medicine. …

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