In a startling development, the first human case of a flesh-eating parasite known as New World screwworm myiasis has been confirmed in the US. The patient, who traveled from El Salvador, raises concerns about public health and the risks associated with travel to outbreak-affected regions.
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.
A traveler returning from El Salvador has been confirmed with the first human case of the flesh-eating New World screwworm in the U.S. Health officials assure the risk to the public remains low, but the case raises concerns about the parasite's spread.
A flesh-eating screwworm parasite has been discovered in a Maryland resident returning from Guatemala, marking the first U.S. case. This outbreak could have serious implications for the cattle industry.
A coalition of 21 states has filed a lawsuit against the USDA's demand for personal SNAP applicant data, claiming it violates privacy laws and threatens food assistance programs.
Julliana Samson and other SNAP recipients are alarmed by the USDA's demand for their personal data. A federal lawsuit is challenging this unprecedented move, fearing misuse and privacy violations.
The U.S. has halted live cattle imports from Mexico amid concerns over a screwworm infestation that threatens the livestock industry. Learn how this could affect meat supply and prices.
The U.S. has suspended all imports of live cattle, horses, and bison due to the alarming resurgence of the flesh-eating New World screwworm parasite, which poses a significant risk to agriculture and food safety.
USDA's Secretary Brooke Rollins revealed a controversial plan to fill critical roles after 15,000 employees resigned. Questions arise about the future of the agency as new hires are sought.
