Texas Issues Parasite Warning—Insect Lays Eggs in Eyes and Mouths
There are concerns New World screwworm flies, which can be dangerous to humans, could cross into southern Texas.
Texas officials warn of "maneater" screwworm that burrows into open wounds, eyes and mouths to lay eggs
Just one fly can lay up to 300 eggs at a time and is drawn "to the odor of a wound or natural opening on a live, warm-blooded ...
What is the New World screwworm and why does it have Texas officials on alert?
"Those enjoying Texas' natural resources have an opportunity to serve as the first line of defense in protecting wildlife, ...
Texas officials warn of infectious, parasitic screwworms found in Mexico
The CDC said screwworms are most common in the tropics and subtropics, but recent cases have appeared in Central America for ...
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Why a parasitic fly in Mexico is a threat to Texas livestock
It sounds like the stuff of a horror movie. That’s the New World screwworm, a parasite that can kill livestock and occasionally infest humans. It was previously eradicated from North America ...
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TPWD encourages monitoring, reporting of animals affected by New World Screwworm
Dec. 30—AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) asks hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts in South Texas to monitor for animals affected by New World Screwworm (NWS) after a recent ...
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A flesh-eating parasite was found in Mexico. Here’s what South Texans need to know
The New World Screwworm infection was found in a cow during an inspection checkpoint in the state of Chiapas, which borders Guatemala, according to the news release. The Texas Parks and ...