Flesh-eating screwworm found in Texas cow. Are humans at risk?
USDA announced the detection of a New World screwworm infection in a cow in Texas, marking the state's first confirmed case in decades.
Live Science — 4 June 2026
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USDA announced the detection of a New World screwworm infection in a cow in Texas, marking the state's first confirmed case in decades.
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