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U.S. confirms its 1st human case of new world screwworm

The U.S. confirms its first human case of New World screwworm. What is it?

U.S. officials confirmed a case of the flesh-eating parasite in a person who traveled from El Salvador. Screwworm typically affects cattle in South America but has spread north in recent years.

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Everything to know about New World screwworm after 1st human case detected in US

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What you need to know about the flesh-eating screwworm in the U.S.

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New World Screwworm: What Is It, And Why Is It Hitting The Headlines?

W aking up this morning, you may have seen the news that the US has reported its first human case of travel-associated New ...

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What is new world screwworm? What to know about deadly parasite found in Maryland case

First human case of a deadly flesh-eating parasite detected in US. Here's what to know about new world screwworm, what it ...

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What is New World screwworm, and why are they dangerous?

Understanding the New World screwworm blowfly and its behavior underscores why it is so dangerous to the livestock industry.

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Where the New World screwworm has been seen, and why it’s a big deal

What is the New World screwworm? A parasite whose larvae hatch in wounds on mammals and feed on the host’s flesh and fluids. Infestations in livestock could cause large economic losses.

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