Texas officials warn of infectious, parasitic worms that ‘screw into flesh’
A parasitic worm eradicated in the United States nearly 60 years ago could be threatening a comeback, Texas wildlife officials warn. The New World Screwworm was recently detected in Mexico, and the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife is asking people in South Texas to watch out for animals affected by the screwworms.
Protecting the nation’s beef herd against New World screwworm requires vigilance at all levels, Kim Brackett writes.
A deadly, flesh-eating parasite is threatening a resurgence in the United States and the rapid spread of infection is being ...
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Experts Warn Americans to Watch Out for Deadly, Flesh-Eating Parasite That Made a Comeback After 34 Years of EradicationExperts Warn Americans to Watch Out for Deadly, Flesh-Eating Parasite That Made a Comeback After 34 Years of Eradication ...
Though the pest primarily affects livestock, officials say humans, wildlife and pets can also be infected.
"Their eyes and ears will be critical to quickly responding and managing this threat." New World screwworms are larvae that mostly infest livestock but can also affect humans and wildlife.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is urging those to monitor for animals affected by New World Screwworm, an invasive flesh-eating fly recently detected in Mexico. Officials said they ...
AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department asks hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts in South Texas to monitor for animals affected by New World Screwworm after a recent detection in Mexico. This ...
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