Maryland Confirms Flesh-Eating Parasite Case Not Isolated

Zach Richter

Published on: 08/09/2025

A rare human case of the flesh-eating screwworm parasite in Maryland has reignited biosecurity concerns nationwide. While the infection appears isolated, federal officials are ramping up surveillance and prevention efforts to avoid a costly resurgenc

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Screwworm Case Spurs New USDA Strategy to Bolster Livestock Safeguards

Zach Richter

Published on: 01/09/2025

After a rare U.S. human case of New World screwworm, the USDA is building a $750 million sterile fly production facility in Texas to reinforce livestock protections and biosecurity nationwide.

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