News Alert: Deadly superbugs pose greater danger than previously estimated, new CDC report says

Drug-resistant bacteria and fungi and related infections sicken about 3 million people and kill about 48,000 every year in the United States, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The new estimates show that previous figures missed about half of the illnesses and deaths.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Nov 13, 1:10 PM     Deadly superbugs pose greater danger than previously estimated, new CDC report says Drug-resistant bacteria and fungi and related infections sicken about 3 million people and kill about 48,000 every year in the United States, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The new estimates show that previous figures missed about half of the illnesses and deaths. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071