First human case of New World screwworm parasite confirmed in US | NYGazet

New World screwworm myiasis was found in a patient who returned to the US from El Salvador, authorities say.

First human case of flesh-eating screwworm parasite confirmed in US An outbreak of New World Screworm has been confirmed in Central America and Mexico. The pest primarily affects livestock, and authorities have said the risk to US public health was c... [1802 chars]