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1st human case of screwworm, flesh-eating parasite

A Maryland resident is diagnosed with screwworm. Here's what to know about the flesh-eating parasite.

The New World screwworm case is the first reported U.S. case tied to travel to a country with a current outbreak.

Flesh-Eating Screwworm Strikes U.S.: First Human Case Tied To El Salvador Travel

The Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed the first human case of the flesh-eating New World screwworm parasite in the US.

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First human case of screwworm parasite found in U.S. in person who traveled to El Salvador

The first human case of the flesh-eating parasite "New World screwworm" has been detected in the United States in a person who had recently traveled to El Salvador. NBC News medical contributor Dr. Kavita Patel talks about the risks to humans and the implication of the parasite's presence can mean for cattle and agriculture in the U.

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Deadly cattle screwworm parasite found in US patient. What to know

The patient had recently returned to Maryland after traveling to El Salvador. The risk to public health in the US is very low ...

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First U.S. case of screwworm detected nearly 50 years after eradicated

The U.S. confirmed its first human diagnosis of the flesh-eating bacteria screwworm since 1982 after its known eradication ...

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