CDC Research Links Specific Strains to Rise in Drug-Resistant Infections

New research from the CDC indicates a significant increase in NDM-CRE infections in the U.S. between 2019 and 2023, primarily driven by a few high-risk bacterial strains. The study, utilizing whole genome sequencing, identified the emergence of a new high-risk clone. This data is being used to enhance rapid outbreak identification efforts by public health laboratories.