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First Human Case of ‘Horrific’ Flesh-Eating Parasite Detected in the U.S. in Years

The first case in years of the "horrific" flesh-eating New World screwworm affecting a human has been detected in the United States, according to authorities.

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What to know about New World screwworm after 1st human case detected in US

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First human case of flesh-eating screwworm parasite detected in the U.S., HHS confirms

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You might have heard about the flesh-eating screwworm. Here's why you shouldn't freak out

Just when you thought there was enough going on in the world to frazzle your nerves, along comes a flesh-eating parasite that has been spreading among livestock in Central America and has now infecte...

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Human Case of Flesh-Eating Screwworm Reported in Maryland

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Human screwworm case poses no risk to agriculture, says USDA official

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Human Case of Flesh-Eating Parasites Reported in US

HHS spokesperson Andrew G. Nixon emphasized that while the finding is significant, the overall risk to public health within the United States remains “very low.”

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A Human Case Of This Flesh-Eating Parasite Was Reported In The US, So Here's How To Stay Safe

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What to know about screwworm after human case confirmed in U.S.

Experts Are Sharing How To Keep Your Family Safe After A Human Case Of This Flesh-Eating Parasite Was Reported

Experts break down how concerned you should be about human cases of this infestation — which the CDC describes as "very painful."

Human screwworm case reported in the US: Here's what NC residents should know

HHS spokesperson Andrew G. Nixon said the human case reported in the U.S. was related to this outbreak. The case was reported in a Maryland patient who recently visited El Salvador. Nixon said that it remains an isolated case. "The risk to public health in the United States from this introduction is very low," Nixon said.

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NCBA: US Human Screwworm Case ‘Surprising’, But ‘Not Shocking’

You’ve been hearing quite a bit lately about the New World Screwworm (NWS) in Mexico and in central America—and the harmful impact that the pest can have on cattle, horses and other animals. But, the