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CDC: Drug-resistant germs cause 9.7M infections, 50,800 deaths yearly
CDC report finds drug-resistant bacteria and fungi cause 9.7 million US infections and 50,800 deaths annually, with four germs ranked urgent threats.
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The CDC reported Tuesday that drug-resistant germs cause an estimated 9.7 million infections and 50,800 deaths each year in the U.S., calling antimicrobial resistance a growing public health threat. Four germs are classified as urgent threats, including Candida auris and drug-resistant gonorrhea.
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