CDC reports rising infections from drug-resistant bacteria carrying the NDM gene

Infection rates from drug-resistant "nightmare bacteria" rose nearly 70% between 2019 and 2023, according to the CDC. The increase is primarily driven by bacteria carrying the NDM gene, making infections extremely difficult to treat. Cases of these NDM-carrying bacteria surged over 460% in 29 states. These once-rare bacteria are now more common in the U.S., raising concerns about community spread and the potential for routine infections to become chronic problems.