FDA issues emergency use authorization for drug to treat puppies and dogs infected with New World screwworm

The FDA has issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for an animal drug to treat dogs and puppies infected with the ...
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Human Case Of Flesh-Eating Parasite Has Been Identified In The U.S. — Here's What To Know

A human case of a flesh-eating parasite, called New World screwworm, was reported in the U.S. this month, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said on Sunday. The case involved a patient ...

Missouri launches prevention efforts for parasitic fly that 'severely damages' both humans and livestock

The minuscule maggot could devastate Missouri's cattle industry. That reality is closer than ever after the first US case was ...
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First US human case of flesh-eating parasite confirmed in Maryland

WASHINGTON (WDCW) – The country’s first human case of the New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite already wreaking havoc on cattle and driving up beef prices, has been reported in Maryland, ...
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A Rare Flesh-Eating Screwworm Infects U.S. Resident

The U.S. has confirmed a rare human case of New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite that typically infects livestock but can be deadly to people too. A Maryland resident suffered an infestation ...