The video, “CDC Vital Signs: Stop the Spread of Antibiotic Resistance,” also spotlights a coordinated approach to reduce germs and infections.
According to the CDC’s latest mathematical modeling, the number of drug-resistant infections, including Clostridium difficile infections, is expected to rise if no immediate, nationwide infection control and antibiotic prescription improvements are made. The research found that a coordinated response could reduce infections by 74 percent over five years.
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