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Flesh-eating screwworm found in Texas, sparking fears for U.S. cattle
A flesh-eating screwworm was discovered in a 3-week-old calf in Texas, decades after it was largely eradicated in the U.S. Authorities have indicated that the risk to humans is low.
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