CDC Reports 92% Increase in Pediatric Carbapenemase-Producing CRE in US
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A CDC analysis of data from the Antimicrobial Resistance Laboratory Network reveals a 92% increase in carbapenemase-producing CRE infections among US children between 2019 and 2024. This rise is primarily driven by NDM-producing organisms, highlighting a growing public health concern in pediatric antimicrobial resistance.
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