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Flesh-eating screwworm fly infects human in US

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

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

The Baltimore Sun on MSN · 2d

First US human case of flesh-eating screwworm traced to Maryland from Guatemala

The first human screwworm case in the U.S. has been traced to a person in Maryland who traveled from Guatemala.

Al Jazeera on MSN · 3d

Screwworm? What’s the flesh-eating parasite found in a human in the US?

Parasitic flies have been found in the United States, following an outbreak of screwworm in Central America last year.

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Kiss goodbye to deadly disease—antibodies neutralize Chagas parasite, offering hope for vaccine

Researchers have successfully produced antibodies that kill the parasite carried by the "kissing bug" that causes the ...

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Maryland State Officials Release Health Update on Screwworm Patient

The first-ever American to be infected with the “horrific” flesh-eating parasite contracted it while traveling ...

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10 Deadliest Animals That Kill The Most Humans Annually - MSN

Ascaris Roundworms The roundworm species that most commonly infects humans Roundworms are one of the most terrifying parasites that infect humans, and the Ascaris roundworm is the most common.

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You Might Be Hosting a Parasite Right Now. Here’s How to Tell

You can take certain steps to lower your chances of becoming an unwitting host to one of these nasties. Practicing basic ...

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