Canada’s New List of High-Risk Superbugs

The Public Health Agency of Canada has identified 29 pathogens, including highly drug-resistant gonorrhea and the deadly fungus Candida auris, as significant threats to public health. These pathogens were selected based on criteria such as treatability, transmission rates, and impact on vulnerable populations, reflecting the rising challenge of antimicrobial resistance in Canada.

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