19 pathogens kill more than 50,000 people in the United States every year Xinhua News Agency, Los Angeles, October 27: The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released on the 27th of 2026 the threat of antimicrobial resistance report. The report estimates that a total of 19 pathogens cause about 9.7 million infections and more than 50,000 deaths in the United States each year. The CDC said the report is the agency's most comprehensive assessment to date of the impact of drug-resistant bacteria, fungi and Clostridium difficile. The report classifies these 19 pathogens into three categories: urgent threats, serious threats, and threats of concern based on the threat they pose to human health. Among them, 4 species are listed as urgent threats, namely Candida auris, carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii, carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae and drug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Reports show that cases of Candida auris infection in the United States have increased approximately 10 times compared to 2019. Candida auris is a fungus that can cause serious invasive infections, including wound infections, ear infections, and more. The fungus is often resistant to antifungal drugs, associated infections can be difficult or impossible to treat, and can spread easily within healthcare settings. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stated that the 2026 report updated data sources and research methods to more comprehensively assess the impact of drug-resistant pathogens on US public health.

19 pathogens kill more than 50,000 people in the United States every year Xinhua News Agency, Los Angeles, October 27: The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released on the 27th of 2026 the threat of antimicrobial resistance report. The report estimates that a total of 19 pathogens cause about 9.7 million infections and more than 50,000 deaths in the United States each year. The CDC said the report is the agency's most comprehensive assessment to date of the impact of drug-resistant bacteria, fungi and Clostridium difficile. The report classifies these 19 pathogens into three categories: urgent threats, serious threats, and threats of concern based on the threat they pose to human health. Among them, 4 species are listed as urgent threats, namely Candida auris, carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii, carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae and drug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Reports show that cases of Candida auris infection in the United States have increased approximately 10 times compared to 2019. Candida auris is a fungus that can cause serious invasive infections, including wound infections, ear infections, and more. The fungus is often resistant to antifungal drugs, associated infections can be difficult or impossible to treat, and can spread easily within healthcare settings. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stated that the 2026 report updated data sources and research methods to more comprehensively assess the impact of drug-resistant pathogens on US public health.