The Screwworms are back!
Daily Mail: Flesh-eating worms spreading into the US triggers official disaster declaration.
The parasite, commonly called a New World Screwworm (NWS), lays hundreds of larvae in the wounds of animals and humans, which hatch within hours and consume their victim's tissue.
These infestations can lead to deep, painful wounds that become infected and often result in death if left untreated.
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The worms were eliminated in the US in 1966, but sporadic cases have been detected since amid outbreaks in Central America.
AG Daily: Screwworm eradication lessons from a longtime veterinarian.
Still waiting for the MURDER HORNETS we were promised!
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