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Mobile resistance gene drives US rise of deadly hospital infections
health1 month ago

Mobile resistance gene drives US rise of deadly hospital infections

A CDC report finds NDM-carrying CRE infections surged 461% in the U.S. from 2019–2023; the NDM gene is mobile on plasmids and can jump between bacteria, fueling hospital outbreaks across multiple species and complicating treatment. Wastewater data show community spread with regional patterns and links to socioeconomic factors; while aztreonam-avibactam offers a new option, there is no endgame, underscoring the need for better testing, surveillance, and stewardship.

via CIDRAP|
#antibiotic-resistance#carbapenem-resistant-enterobacterales#health
CDC Reports Surge in Dangerous, Antibiotic-Resistant 'Nightmare Bacteria' in the US
health11 months ago

CDC Reports Surge in Dangerous, Antibiotic-Resistant 'Nightmare Bacteria' in the US

The CDC reports a nearly 70% increase in cases of drug-resistant 'nightmare bacteria' in the US from 2019 to 2023, driven mainly by bacteria with the NDM gene, which are difficult to treat and may lead to community spread, highlighting a concerning rise in antimicrobial resistance exacerbated by increased antibiotic use during the COVID-19 pandemic.

via WHIO-TV|
#antibiotic-resistance#cdc#drug-resistant-bacteria
CDC Reports Nearly 70% Rise in Drug-Resistant 'Nightmare Bacteria' Cases in the US
health11 months ago

CDC Reports Nearly 70% Rise in Drug-Resistant 'Nightmare Bacteria' Cases in the US

The CDC reports a nearly 70% increase in cases of drug-resistant 'nightmare bacteria' in the U.S. from 2019 to 2023, driven mainly by bacteria with the NDM gene, which are difficult to treat and could lead to community spread and more chronic infections. The rise is partly attributed to increased antibiotic use during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the actual number of cases is likely underestimated due to limited testing.

via CBS News|
#antibiotic-resistance#cdc#drug-resistant-bacteria
CDC Reports Surge in Drug-Resistant Bacterial Infections in the U.S.
health11 months ago

CDC Reports Surge in Drug-Resistant Bacterial Infections in the U.S.

The CDC reports a nearly 70% increase in drug-resistant 'nightmare bacteria' cases in the U.S. 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. The rise is partly attributed to increased antibiotic use during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the actual number of cases is likely underestimated due to limited testing and reporting.

via PBS|
#antibiotic-resistance#cdc#health