Antibiotic resistance threats in the United States, 2013
Antibiotic resistance threats in the United States, 2013
- Washington, D.C. US Department of Health and Human Services 2013
Monograph
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 10px; font-family: Lato, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 25px; font-size: 14px;">This report, <em>Antibiotic resistance threats in the United States, 2013</em> gives a first-ever snapshot of the burden and threats posed by the antibiotic-resistant germs having the most impact on human health. Each year in the United States, at least 2 million people become infected with bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics and at least 23,000 people die each year as a direct result of these infections. Many more people die from other conditions that were complicated by an antibiotic-resistant infection. Antibiotic-resistant infections can happen anywhere. Data show that most happen in the general community; however, most deaths related to antibiotic resistance happen in healthcare settings such as hospitals and nursing homes.</p>
Monograph
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 10px; font-family: Lato, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 25px; font-size: 14px;">This report, <em>Antibiotic resistance threats in the United States, 2013</em> gives a first-ever snapshot of the burden and threats posed by the antibiotic-resistant germs having the most impact on human health. Each year in the United States, at least 2 million people become infected with bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics and at least 23,000 people die each year as a direct result of these infections. Many more people die from other conditions that were complicated by an antibiotic-resistant infection. Antibiotic-resistant infections can happen anywhere. Data show that most happen in the general community; however, most deaths related to antibiotic resistance happen in healthcare settings such as hospitals and nursing homes.</p>