CDC: antibiotic-resistant bacteria kill over 50,000 Americans yearly

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that drug-resistant microorganisms cause more than 50,000 American deaths each year. The CDC identified 19 "superbacteria" posing active threats to U.S. public health and six additional pathogens under surveillance as potential risks. The report points to growing danger from antibiotic resistance in the healthcare system.