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CDC: Drug-Resistant Infections Surge 70% Since 2019

9/28/2025

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports a 70% rise in drug-resistant infections in the United States from 2019 to 2023, with NDM-CRE up over 460%.
Only two antibiotics remain effective; they are costly and require IV administration.
The rise is linked to antibiotic misuse during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Story summary

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports a 70% rise in drug-resistant infections in the United States from 2019 to 2023, with NDM-CRE up over 460%.
Only two antibiotics remain effective; they are costly and require IV administration.
The rise is linked to antibiotic misuse during the COVID-19 pandemic.