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Outbreak of 'nightmare bacteria' in Illinois stirs worry, CDC calls it a "huge cluster" -- (link)

Posted by Strongbad (aka Rambler14) Jan 9 '14, 07:05

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The bug, known as carbapenem-resistant enterobacteriaceae, bears a rare enzyme that breaks down antibiotics. (www.foxnews.com)

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- Agreed, but 44 infections in 1 year vs. 97 since 2009 is a little bit alarming. -- nm - Strongbad Jan 9, 07:11
- NIGHTMARE BACTERIA! -- nm - Beaker Jan 9, 07:10
uh, "spread via fecal matter" and "transmitted by casual contact" - decline Jan 9, 07:08 1
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