Costa Rica Reports Rise in Human Screwworm Cases in Coastal Areas

Costa Rica is seeing another increase in human screwworm infections, with coastal provinces among the most affected areas as health officials warn people not to ignore cuts, sores, and other open wounds. The latest figures show 16 confirmed human cases in the opening weeks of 2026, up from 12 cases recorded by epidemiological week 6 […] The post Costa Rica Reports Rise in Human Screwworm Cases in Coastal Areas appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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