CDC Report Details 19 Pathogens Posing Antimicrobial Resistance Threats

The CDC's 2026 Antimicrobial Resistance Threats Report categorizes 19 bacterial and fungal pathogens by their threat level in the U.S. This update highlights that antimicrobial resistance remains an urgent public health concern, impacting lives and healthcare resources. Threat levels are based on clinical and economic impact, infection rates, transmissibility, and treatment availability.