US Reports First Human Screwworm Case Linked to Travel from Guatemala
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A human case of the flesh-eating screwworm parasite has been confirmed in Maryland, traced to a traveler from Guatemala, marking the first such case in the US since an outbreak in Central America. The incident raises concerns about livestock health and market stability, with authorities and industry groups working to contain the spread and prevent future outbreaks.
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