CDC Finds 'Nightmare Bacteria' Across the U.S.

CDC Finds 'Nightmare Bacteria' Across the U.S. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a report on Tuesday claiming 221 antibiotic-resistant germ strains have been found nationwide. Dr. Anne Schuchat, CDC principal deputy director, via Time The Vital Signs journal reported that one in four samples of the germs sent to the CDC had genes that allowed those bugs to spread their resistances to other bugs. Schuchat added that some bigs have been contained once they've been found rapidly. Dr. Anne Schuchat, CDC principal deputy director, via Time According to Time, more than 23,000 American die each year from antibiotic-resistant germs.