First U.S. Human Case of Flesh-Eating Screwworm Linked to Central America

A rare case of flesh-eating screwworm parasite has been detected in a person in Maryland, US, marking the first such case in the country. The parasite, which typically affects cattle and can be fatal if untreated, was contracted by a traveler from Guatemala. Authorities have responded with treatment and prevention measures, amid concerns about potential impacts on the livestock industry and efforts to control the pest through sterile fly facilities.