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Hospital leaders say six drug-resistant pathogens are of greatest concern
Hospital infectious disease leaders say six drug-resistant pathogens are of greatest concern to hospitals.
The pathogens are among 19 dangerous bacteria and fungi covered in a CDC report published on Oct.
27.
The report estimates the impact of those pathogens on human health.
The lack of new antibiotics is another major concern for hospital leaders.
Drug resistance can make infections harder to treat, which is why these threats matter to hospitals.
The information provided does not name the six pathogens or describe any next steps.
Hospital infectious disease leaders say six of the 19 pathogens assessed as most dangerous are of great concern to hospitals.
The pathogens are drug-resistant bacteria and fungi, according to Becker’s Hospital Review.
The CDC’s 2026 Antimicrobial Resistance Threats Report estimates the pathogens’ impact on human health.
The report was published on Oct. 27.
Hospital leaders also raised concern about the lack of new antibiotics.
- Who
- Hospital infectious disease leaders.
- What
- They said six of the 19 most dangerous drug-resistant pathogens are of great concern to hospitals.
- When
- Becker’s Hospital Review published the article on Nov. 5, 2026; the CDC report was published on Oct. 27.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- The CDC report estimates the pathogens’ impact on human health; leaders also cited a lack of new antibiotics as a concern.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The CDC published its 2026 Antimicrobial Resistance Threats Report.
Becker’s Hospital Review published the article reporting hospital leaders’ concerns.
- Pathogens assessed
- 19 drug-resistant bacterial and fungal pathogens
- Of great concern to hospitals
- 6 pathogens
- Report
- CDC’s 2026 Antimicrobial Resistance Threats Report
- Report publication date
- Oct. 27
- Article outlet
- Becker’s Hospital Review