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Human case of screwworm found in US. Are the parasites in Ohio? Here's what to know

A human case of the flesh-eating New World Screwworm parasite has been found in Maryland. What are the symptoms? Are they in ...

First human case of flesh-eating screwworm parasite detected in the U.S., HHS confirms

The parasite — the larvae of the new world screwworm fly — can devastate cattle herds and is rife in parts of Central America ...

Flesh-Eating Screwworms Found in U.S. Here’s What to Know

Screwworms are a type of larvae which burrow into the flesh of a living being, eventually killing their host if left ...
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USDA’s $750 Million Plan to Keep New World Screwworm Out of the US

USDA is spending to keep the New World Screwworm (NWS) out of the U.S. “We are going even further and taking the most ...

Rescue Dogs Are Learning to Sniff Out an Invasive Flesh-Eating Parasite Heading for the U.S.

Mexico's agricultural health safety agency, Senasica, is training rescue dogs to sniff out New World screwworm infestations ...

US wages $750M battle against 'nightmare' parasite in South Texas

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller describes the parasite as a “nightmare” of the last century. “The New World screwworm devastated deer and livestock populations in Texas in the 50s and 60s.

Person in US is diagnosed with New World screwworm parasite

NEW YORK (AP) — A person who traveled to El Salvador has been diagnosed with New World screwworm — the first reported U.S. case tied to travel to a country with a current outbreak.

Deadly cattle screwworm parasite found in US patient. What to know

The patient had recently returned to Maryland after traveling to El Salvador. The risk to public health in the US is very low ...