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1st human case of screwworm, flesh-eating parasite

Rare, Flesh-Eating Parasite Confirmed in US in Concerning Development

A potential outbreak in Texas, the largest cattle-producing state in the US, could alone cost roughly $1.8 billion, according to the US Department of Agriculture.

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Human Case of Flesh-Eating Screwworms Detected In U.S.

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Yes, a deadly flesh-eating worm was found in the US. No, you shouldn't panic about screwworms

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First human case of screwworms reported in Maryland

An unidentified Maryland person has recovered after they became the first reported human case of screwworms in the nation in quite a while.

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Human Case of Flesh-Eating Screwworm Reported in Maryland

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Federal officials confirm case of New World screwworm

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A flesh-eating maggot? These terrifying pathogens are sickening people in the US.

"These human cases are rare," according to Max Scott, a professor at North Carolina State University who works on measures to control pests including screwworms.

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Maryland State Officials Release Health Update on Screwworm Patient

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Human Case of Flesh-Eating Screwworms Detected in U.S.

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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 Ohio?

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The U.S. Has Detected It’s First Travel-Related Case of Human Screw Worm

The U.S. has detected a case of human New World screwworm in August 2025, which was found in a Maryland patient who had traveled to El Salvador.

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Scrub Hub: Are humans helping invasive jumping worms spread ... - Yahoo

For this edition of the Scrub Hub, we are looking at how humans are spreading invasive jumping worms — and how they can help slow the spread.

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Eyeworm found in black bear may transmit to humans, scientists warn

The worms have previously been found in pets in the U.S. Now, the discovery of the worms in a black bear has prompted renewed worries for humans.