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A new CDC report published in the Annals of Internal Medicine shows a significant surge in drug-resistant bacteria, specifically the NDM-producing carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (NDM-CRE).
Researchers say the increase in NDM-CRE cases underscores an urgent need for improved infection control measures and antibiotic stewardship programs.
What's next: The CDC recommends prompt testing to identify the type of carbapenemase, then careful antibiotic selection, as well as best prevention practices to combat this growing threat.