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CDC’S AR lab network uncovers antibiotic resistance & silent spread

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Description:AR LAB NETWORK 1 in 4 bacteria tested was positive: • 25% of the germs had special genes that allow them to spread their resistance to other germs. In response, many investigations were conducted and screening tests were performed. 1 in 10 screening tests was positive: • If left undetected, patients without symptoms could continue spreading rare, hard-to-treat germs in the health care facility. ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE CAN SPREAD • From people with and without symptoms of infection • Between facilities • Between germs SOURCE: CDC Vital Signs, April 2018. vs-0418-antibiotic-resistance-1185px-2.jpg
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