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Scientists warn that the highly pathogenic bird flu strain H5N1 has spread globally, infecting wild birds, poultry, mammals, and even dairy cattle in the US, raising concerns about potential human transmission and a future pandemic, with experts calling for increased surveillance, vaccination, and global cooperation.
A rare case of flesh-eating screwworm in the U.S. has been reported in a traveler returning from Central America, but health officials say the risk to the public is very low due to the parasite's limited presence and effective containment measures. The screwworm, a fly whose larvae can cause severe tissue damage, mainly affects livestock but can infect humans through open wounds. Ongoing efforts in Central America and Mexico aim to control outbreaks, and the U.S. has prepared response plans to prevent further spread.
A rare travel-related case of the flesh-eating New World screwworm was identified in Maryland, marking the first such human case in the US linked to an outbreak in Central America. The parasite, which feeds on living tissue, poses a threat to animals and potentially humans, but the risk to the US public remains low. The US is taking measures to prevent further spread, including building a sterile fly production facility and enhancing surveillance.
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.
Recent wastewater testing in the US indicates that the H5N1 bird flu is not as widespread as initially feared, with detections primarily in Texas and Michigan. The WastewaterSCAN network found the H5 protein in sewage from 14 treatment plants across five states, suggesting the outbreak may be confined to already identified areas. The CDC is monitoring for human infections and encourages vigilance among healthcare providers.