New Delhi, Sept. 25 -- Infections caused by 'nightmare bacteria', a deadly drug-resistant pathogen, are on a surge in the US, according to the country's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC reports that these bacteria are resistant to nearly all antibiotics and have increased in incidence by approximately 70% since 2019. This worrying trend affects not just hospitals but also poses a significant threat to the general population, impacting anyone, anywhere. The rise in these infections has serious implications, marking a new, challenging phase in managing infectious diseases.

What are nightmare bacteria?

In recent years, the CDC has warned about bacteria that are resistant to many antibiotics, which pose a significant heal...