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Second Texas screwworm case confirmed as outbreak fears grow

A second case of the flesh-eating screwworm parasite has been confirmed in Texas. This new detection is just miles from the first U.S. case in decades. The parasite deposits eggs in animal wounds. Larvae feed on living tissue, potentially causing fatal damage. This resurgence poses a significant economic threat to Texas cattle ranchers.

6 Jun 2026 8:33 am