New World screwworm larvae are less than an inch long but can cause major injuries in humans, including wounds and open sores ...

The Department of Health and Human Services confirmed the first human case of a flesh-eating parasite in the U.S. Here's what ...

In a story that would haunt officers, Lacey Ellen Fletcher "rotted in her own body" following severe neglect by her parents, ...

Ranchers and health officials in some Southern states are concerned over the rising rates of screwworm infections outside the U.S.

A Maryland resident who traveled to El Salvador has been diagnosed with New World screwworm — the first reported U.S. case tied to travel to a country with a current outbreak. The Centers for Disease ...

Earlier this week, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) confirmed the first human case of a flesh-eating parasite in the U.S. The patient, a Maryland resident, had recently returned from ...

NEW YORK (AP) — A Maryland resident who traveled to El Salvador has been diagnosed with New World screwworm — the first ...

Intestinal parasites can cause symptoms such as stomach pain to serious complications. How to reduce the risk?

I am sure in the past few weeks you have heard more and more about the New World screwworm (NWS). NWS infestation occurs when ...

The New World screwworm fly is a type of blowfly whose larvae feed on the flesh of their victims. Currently, the parasite is ...

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On August 25, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) confirmed the first... The post First Travel-Associated Case of Flesh-Eating Parasite Confirmed in the US appeared first on ...