CDC Identifies Four Most Dangerous Superbugs in the U.S. Amid Rising Drug-Resistant Infections

A new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlights that drug-resistant bacteria and fungi cause an estimated 9.7 million infections and 50,800 deaths annually in the United States. The report names 19 drug-resistant germs as threats, with four identified as "urgent threats," including *Candida auris*, which is highly resistant to antifungals. These figures represent an increase from the CDC's 2019 report, with hospital-acquired infections accounting for over 42,000 deaths and nearly $12 billion in healthcare costs annually.