CDC Reports Rise in Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Infections

A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report indicates an increase in bacterial infections resistant to multiple antibiotics, including those considered last-resort treatments. The findings, published in the CDC's Vital Signs report, highlight a growing concern for patient safety in healthcare settings.

Researchers found that during the first half of 2012, nearly 200 hospitals and long-term acute care facilities treated patients with these infections. The report emphasizes the need for a coordinated response from the healthcare community at the individual, regional, and national levels.

The CDC urges healthcare facilities to strengthen infection control practices to prevent further spread of these resistant bacteria. The report suggests that enhanced surveillance and more judicious use of antibiotics are crucial to slowing the development and transmission of these dangerous infections.