US Reports First Human Case of New World Screwworm
TL;DR
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.
- First human case of New World screwworm parasite confirmed in US BBC
- The U.S. confirms its first human case of New World screwworm. What is it? NPR
- First human case of flesh-eating screwworm parasite confirmed in US The Guardian
- HHS Allows FDA Emergency Use of Animal Drugs to Combat New World Screwworm, Protect U.S. Food Supply HHS.gov
- Rare human screwworm case confirmed in Maryland The Washington Post
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