The United States has confirmed its first human case of New World screwworm myiasis—a rare and dangerous flesh-eating parasite typically found in livestock.
In this video, we break down:
– What is the New World screwworm?
– How the parasite infects humans and animals
– The confirmed case in Maryland linked to travel from El Salvador
– Risks to public health and the livestock industry
– USDA and CDC response plans, including sterile fly facilities
– Precautionary tips for travelers to outbreak regions
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Keywords: flesh-eating parasite, New World screwworm, myiasis, CDC, USDA, livestock threat, travel health alert, parasite infestation, Cochliomyia hominivorax, sterile fly program, El Salvador travel warning.
