CDC Monitors Screwworm Outbreak Risk to Humans
The CDC is monitoring a screwworm outbreak due to the flies' ability to infest wounds in warm-blooded animals, including humans. The insects lay eggs in wounds as small as a few millimeters, posing a health risk to both wildlife and livestock. Incident managers are currently coordinating the response to the infestation.
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“the CDC is worried about this outbreak too. These flies like to infest a wound... screwworms will happily lay their eggs in pretty much any warm-blooded animal, including humans.”
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