Tag: screwworm
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US reports its first New World parasitic screwworm infection in decades
Introduction: The United States has reported its first case of New World parasitic screwworm infection in a human in decades. This development marks a significant event, as the parasitic insect, known for its ability to infest living animal tissue, has not been documented in a human in the U.S. for a considerable period. The case…
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US reports its first New World parasitic screwworm infection in decades
Introduction: The United States has reported its first human infection with the New World parasitic screwworm in decades, a significant development marking the re-emergence of this potentially devastating parasite in the country. The case, identified in Maryland, brings renewed attention to the threat posed by this organism, which was once largely eradicated from the U.S.…
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US reports its first New World parasitic screwworm infection in decades
Introduction: The United States has reported its first case of New World parasitic screwworm infection in a human in decades, marking a significant public health development. This infection, caused by the larvae of the Cochliomyia hominivorax fly, typically affects livestock but can also infest warm-blooded animals, including humans. The recent diagnosis in Maryland brings renewed…