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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Public health

First human case of flesh-eating screwworm parasite confirmed in US

A travel-associated human New World screwworm case was confirmed in Maryland in a traveler from El Salvador; US public health risk is very low.
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago
Public health

What is a flesh-eating screwworm? Here's what to know after the first confirmed human U.S. case in years

A New World screwworm larva that consumes living flesh was confirmed in a U.S. human after travel from Central America, posing infection and health risks.
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago
Public health

What is a flesh-eating screwworm? Here's what to know after the first confirmed human U.S. case in years

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