The U.S. has reported its first human case of the New World screwworm, raising alarms in the cattle industry. The CDC confirms a Maryland resident contracted the flesh-eating parasite after traveling to El Salvador. While the immediate risk is low, experts urge vigilance.
A Maryland resident has recovered from a rare case of travel-related New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite. The CDC is investigating this first human case linked to an outbreak in Central America.
Texas ranchers are on high alert as the flesh-eating screwworm returns, threatening livestock health and the multi-billion-dollar hunting industry. With a shortage of skilled labor, ranchers fear they may be ill-prepared for the outbreak.
