Antibiotic Resistance Threats in the United States, 2019 | NLM

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Antibiotic Resistance Threats in the United States, 2019

11/01/2019 12:00 AM EDT

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Published: 11/2019. This 148-page report, the second of its kind, presents data about the top 18 pathogens that require attention now. It emphasizes that antibiotic resistance is a One Health issue that can spread through people, animals, and the environment; threatens the most vulnerable friends and family members; and affects nearly every aspect of life. It details steps to take to stop antibiotic resistance, and how to further the domestic and global fight. (PDF)