flesh-Eating Screwworm: First US Human Case in 60 Years Confirmed in Maryland
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Updated august 25, 2025 – In a startling public health advancement, the United States has confirmed its first human case of New World screwworm infection in over six decades. The Maryland resident contracted the parasitic infestation after traveling to El Salvador, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). While concerning, health officials emphasize the risk to the general public remains very low.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the diagnosis on August 4th based on images of the larvae, as reported by
