A dog in Texas was infected with New World screwworm, a fly with larvae that feed on living tissue in warm-blooded animals.
On June 3, the USDA confirmed the presence of a flesh-eating parasite that hasn't been seen in the United States in 60 years.
New World screwworm hasn't plagued American domestic animals in nearly 60 years. But since June 3, federal authorities have confirmed at least 20 cases in Texas and New Mexico. "Standard accident and ...
The FDA has issued an Emergency Use Authorization for a generic over-the-counter medication to treat New World screwworm in ...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday issued an emergency use authorization for a medication to be used to treat ...
LUBBOCK, Texas -- The New World screwworm has burrowed itself into Texans' consciousness after the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed seven cases - six in Texas and one in New Mexico - in the ...