Superbugs Toll Worse Than Thought, CDC Says36 minutes ago ...
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria and fungi have spread beyond hospitals, complicating medical care, new CDC report says
Drug-resistant bacteria and fungi, along with heavy use of antibiotics, fuel nearly 3.1 million infections with 48,700 deaths every year in the U.S., the CDC warned, saying the toll from so-called superbugs is greater than previously known
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CDC Telebriefing:
New CDC Antibiotic Resistance Threats Report shows infection prevention is working but continued action is needed to protect all people
The U.S. government’s Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Challenge Challenge Dates
The AMR Challenge launched at the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in September 2018. The kick-off event was filmed live and is available on YouTube.
CDC is accepting commitment submissions through August 2019. In September 2019, the U.S. Health and Human Services and CDC will applaud the year-long effort at the UN General Assembly, where antimicrobial resistance will continue to be a priority topic for world leaders.