Common Bacterial Infections in the U.S.: A CDC Overview

The most common bacterial pathogens in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), are:

1. *Staphylococcus aureus*

*2. *Streptococcus pneumoniae*

*3. *Enterococcus faecalis*

*4. *Escherichia coli* (E. coli)

*5. *Klebsiella pneumoniae*

*6. *Pseudomonas aeruginosa*

*7. *Acinetobacter baumannii*

*8. *Enterobacter cloacae*

*9. *Proteus mirabilis*

*10. *Serratia marcescens*

These bacteria can cause a variety of infections, including pneumonia, blood infections, sepsis, skin and soft tissue infections, and meningitis. They can also cause a variety of diseases, such as scarlet fever, streptococcal pharyngitis (strep throat), toxic shock syndrome, and urinary tract infections.