A CDC report reveals a nearly 70% rise in drug-resistant 'nightmare bacteria' infections in the US from 2019 to 2023, primarily driven by the NDM gene. The increase poses a grave danger, with many people likely being unrecognized carriers. The misuse of antibiotics is a significant factor in this rise, and the data suggests that the COVID-19 pandemic may have exacerbated the issue. The report highlights the urgent need for better testing and reporting of these infections. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)