Bacterial Infections to Blame for 1 in Every 8 Deaths Worldwide

A new report finds about 7.7 million people died in 2019 from infection with one of 33 common types of bacteria.

Bacterial Infections to Blame for 1 in Every 8 Deaths Worldwide
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A new report finds about 7.7 million people died in 2019 from infection with one of 33 common types of bacteria.