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Community Spread of Drug‑Resistant Klebsiella Documented Across the U.S.

Community Spread of Drug‑Resistant Klebsiella Documented Across the U.S.

A new analysis indicates that multidrug‑resistant Klebsiella, long associated with hospital outbreaks, has established a reservoir in U.S. communities. The findings point to broader transmission beyond healthcare settings and underscore the need for strengthened surveillance and prevention.

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Community reservoir of drug-resistant Klebsiella emerges across U.S., analysis shows