A recent report revealed that the number of infections from drug-resistant "nightmare bacteria" has jumped significantly in the US. The numbers of cases increased by almost 70% from 2019 to 2023. This information comes from a new report by scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), US. These bacteria are becoming a major concern because they are harder to treat, making common infections potentially dangerous. What Is Nightmare Bacteria?According to the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), "nightmare bacteria" are extremely dangerous germs because they have become resistant to almost all antibiotics, making them nearly impossible to treat. Some examples include VRSA (Vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus), Candida auris, a

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