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‘Horror’ flesh-eating New World screwworm case detected in Texas: USDA
A flesh-eating New World screwworm case has been detected in Texas, according to the USDA. The screwworm's maggots enter animals through open wounds, feeding on living flesh and potentially causing death if untreated, with rare cases of human infection.
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