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First human case of screwworm parasite found in U.S. in person who traveled to El Salvador
The first human case of the flesh-eating parasite "New World screwworm" has been detected in the United States in a person who had recently traveled to El Salvador. NBC News medical contributor Dr. Kavita Patel talks about the risks to humans and the implication of the parasite's presence can mean for cattle and agriculture in the U.
The pest, which typically affects livestock, feasts on healthy tissue and can be deadly if not promptly treated.
NEW YORK (AP) — A Maryland resident who traveled to El Salvador has been diagnosed with New World screwworm — the first ...
A human case of flesh-eating screwworm was detected in the United States related to the latest outbreak of the parasite in ...
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US reports its first New World parasitic screwworm infection in decades
A person in Maryland has been diagnosed with an infection of the flesh-eating New World screwworm. It's the first case in the U.S. in decades.
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