New 'Superbug' Threat

New antibiotic-resistant bacteria called CRE is making inroads

Tuesday, October 06, 2015 New Antibiotic-Resistant 'Superbug' an Emerging Threat, CDC Says A relatively new antibiotic-resistant bacteria called CRE is making inroads in some major American cities, U.S. health officials report. Read more ... Related Reading • CRE Bacteria Infection Today's Health News •  New Antibiotic-Resistant 'Superbug' an Emerging Threat, CDC Says •  State Anti-Bullying Laws May Lead to Fewer Bullied Kids •  Hispanic, Poor Children May Have Greater Risk of Losing Eye to Cancer •  Could Injection Be Used Someday to Spay or Neuter Pets? •  Routine Screening for Child Abuse Might Spot More Cases: Study •  Flu Vaccine May Also Protect Against Pneumonia •  Some Blood Pressure Drugs May Be Risky for Certain Surgery Patients •  Short Bursts of Intense Exercise Seems Good for Teen Hearts: Study •  FDA Orders Studies on Contaminated Endoscopes Tied to Illness Outbreaks •  Poor, Minorities Spend More Time Waiting for Medical Care •  Move More to Prevent Heart Failure •  As HIV Patients Live Longer, Certain Cancer Risks Rise: Study •  Parents Can Take Steps to Help Make Homework Less Stressful •  Making Sense of the Email Avalanche •  California Gov. Jerry Brown Signs Right-to-Die Bill Into Law •  Health Tip: Boost Energy Without Caffeine •  Doctors Use 3D Printing to Safeguard Baby Before Birth •  Young Cancer Survivors Often Develop New Malignancies •  Concussion Recovery May Be Delayed in Older Adults •  Grades May Sink for Girls Who Are Compulsive Texters •  Face-to-Face Contact May Beat Email, Phone for Staving Off Depression •  Asthma Drug Use in Infants Linked to Stunted Growth Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   Diseases and Conditions   MedicineNet Home From Our WebMD Sponsors Feeding a Growing World Follow Us       MedicineNet Newsletters Sign up for the NEW MedicineNet newsletters today! New specialty newsletters include Skin Care & Conditions and Arthritis. MedicineNet Newsletters » Quizzes • Is Psoriasis Contagious? • Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) • Dental (Oral) Health Top Viewed Articles • New Lung Cancer Drug • Height and Cancer Risk • Gut Bacteria and Asthma Risk • Ovarian Hormone Therapy • Sweet Drinks Damage Heart Picture Slideshows • Joint-Friendly Fitness Routines • Psoriasis Treatments • Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis • Habits That Wreck Teeth • Atrial Fibrillation Guide Latest Pet Health Content • Chocolate and Dogs • Food for Diabetic Cats • Pet Deshedding Tools • Diseases From Pets • Halt Destructive Chewing Bonus PDF Booklet Infectious Diseases Book