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What is a screwworm? It’s a parasite whose larvae don’t just feed on dead tissue like normal maggots—they eat living flesh. The first U.S. human case was just confirmed. Symptoms include painful, foul-smelling wounds with visible larvae, and if untreated, it can be fatal. Treatment involves surgical removal of the larvae, ivermectin to kill what’s left, and antibiotics like cephalexin or doxycycline to prevent bacterial infection. It’s rare, but it’s a reminder: if a wound looks worse than it sh

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The first human case of the flesh-eating parasite new world screwworm has been detected in the United States, the Department of Health and Human Services said early Monday. | NBC LA

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Flesh-eating screwworm diagnosed in person in the US

Flesh-eating screwworm diagnosed in person in the US

The CDC confirmed the first human case of the flesh-eating screwworm parasite in the U.S., but the threat to people is low. The infected person recently traveled to El Salvador and has since recovered from the infection. Health officials said there is no indication that the parasite was passed to other people or animals. #screwworm #flesheating #disease #parasite | NBC Chicago

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