Close-up of a screwworm fly on animal skin

Flesh-eating screwworms infect pets in US, 74 cases since June

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Since June, parasitic flesh-eating screwworms have invaded the US, leading to 74 identified animal cases. This week alone, four dogs and a cat have been attacked, highlighting a growing threat to pets. The USDA is monitoring the situation closely.

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Originally published by arstechnica