You might have heard about the flesh-eating screwworm. Here's why …
Aug 27, 2025 · The New World screwworm is an aggressive fly larvae that bites and burrows its way into the skin and tissue of a host animal or human. (USDA Agricultural Research Service/The Associated …
Cochliomyia hominivorax - Wikipedia
Larva Cochliomyia hominivorax, the New World screwworm fly, New World screwworm (NWS)[1] or simply screwworm or screw-worm, is a species of parasitic blowfly whose larvae (maggots) eat the …
The Facts About New World Screwworm New World screwworm (NWS, Cochliomyia hominivorax) is a serious pest that affects livestock, pets, wildlife, and, less commonly, people and birds. Adult …
Clinical Overview of New World Screwworm
Sep 30, 2025 · Cause New World screwworm (NWS) infestation is a type of myiasis that occurs when NWS fly larvae (Cochliomyia hominivorax) infest the living flesh of warm-blooded animals—more …
What is the New World screwworm, and why is the US building a ‘fly ...
Jul 9, 2025 · New World screwworms are the flesh-eating, larval form of Cochliomyia hominivorax, a species of blow fly.
Beef cattle and dairy producers wary as flesh-eating parasite comes ...
Dec 22, 2025 · UCCE experts urge producers to monitor their animals for signs of the devastating New World screwworm, which has been moving north from Central and South America.
U.S. confirms its first human case of New World screwworm : NPR
Aug 25, 2025 · The U.S. has confirmed its first human case of the New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite whose northward creep from South America has put the country's cattle industry on high …
The reemergence of the New World screwworm and its potential ...
Jul 3, 2025 · The reemergence of the New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) poses a significant threat to animal and public health with minimal regulatory oversight. This study analyzes …
Screwworm: Mexico reports 2nd case in 2 days - CTV News
9 hours ago · Mexican authorities reported a case of the New World screwworm parasite late on Thursday, the second case reported in two days as Mexico works to contain an outbreak that has …
New World screwworm can be devastating to animals, people
Dec 22, 2025 · Although the New World screwworm has been eradicated from the United States for many years, the recent movement of the pest through Central America and Mexico is a concern for …