Infections caused by a drug-resistant bacteria once considered uncommon are surging in the United States, a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study finds.

These so-called "nightmare" bacteria, formally known as NDM-CRE bacteria, have developed resistance to most antibiotics, including the last-resort carbapenem antibiotics . This makes infections incredibly hard to treat and potentially deadly. MORE: Pennsylvanians should consult these medical organizations for vaccine advice — not the CDC, Gov. Shapiro says

Bloodstream infections, urinary tract infections, wound infections and pneumonia primarily due to NDM-CRE bacteria spiked 460% between 2019 and 2023, according to the CDC report , which was published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine.

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