U.S. confirms first human infection of flesh-eating screwworm parasite, HHS reports
Public health authorities in the United States have confirmed the initial recorded instance of a person being infected by the flesh-eating screwworm parasite, marking an important event in the country's health history. The announcement came from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which verified that the infection was discovered following the identification of atypical symptoms in a patient who had recently received medical attention.The screwworm parasite is a type of fly larva that infests open wounds and feeds on live tissue, causing harm to both wildlife and people. Although it has traditionally been prevalent in tropical and subtropical…
