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US Reports First Human Case of New World Screwworm

The first confirmed human case of New World screwworm myiasis in the US was reported in a traveler returning from El Salvador, highlighting a rare but serious parasitic infestation that primarily affects livestock but can also impact humans, with authorities monitoring the situation due to potential economic and health risks.

via BBC|

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First US Case of Flesh-Eating Screwworm in Years

A rare case of flesh-eating screwworm parasite was detected in a person in Maryland after travel to El Salvador, marking the first human case in the U.S. in years, with low public health risk but highlighting ongoing efforts to prevent outbreaks.

via Axios|

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