Texas officials concerned about a tiny invader that poses a threat to animal and human health
The emergence of the New World screwworm in Mexico has raised alarms that the dangerous fly larvae could cross into Texas.
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.
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Texas officials warn of infectious, parasitic worms that ‘screw into flesh’
The New World Screwworm is a larva or maggot of the New World Screwworm fly, which lays eggs in a wound or live tissue like the nostrils, eyes or mouth, according to the Texas Department of Parks and ...
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Texas officials warn of infectious, parasitic worms that ‘screw into flesh’
AUSTIN, Texas (KXAN) — A parasitic worm eradicated ... maggots “screw into flesh with sharp mouth hooks” leading to a parasitic infection. TPWD officials said female screwworm flies are ...
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Texas officials warn public of flesh-eating maggots found in Mexico
New World screwworms are larvae or maggots of the NWS fly that ... maggots burrow or "screw" into flesh with their sharp mouth hooks. Wounds can become larger and an infestation can often cause ...