Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) are bacteria that are resistant to carbapenem antibiotics. This may make CRE infections hard to treat. Learn more here.

It shouldn’t happen — someone goes into the hospital to get better and instead comes out with a potentially deadly “superbug” infection.

Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) are an increasing and deadly threat in US healthcare facilities, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.