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Flesh-Eating Screwworm Spreads Across North America, Infecting Over 500 Humans

The New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite dangerous to livestock, has spread across North America, infecting over 500 humans.

12 Aug, 17:41 — 12 Aug, 17:41
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Over 500 Humans Infected As Flesh-Eating Screwworm Spreads Across North America

New World screwworm is especially dangerous to cattle and other livestock because the larvae feed on living tissue.

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