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The first human case of a flesh-eating screwworm infection in the U.S. in years has been confirmed, with the patient recovering after treatment. The case was linked to travel, with the parasite likely originating from Central America. The screwworm, a fly that lays its larvae in open wounds, has previously been a threat to U.S. cattle.

The first human case of the flesh-eating screwworm in the United States has been confirmed. The case is travel-associated, with the individual having recently traveled from Guatemala. The screwworm, a parasite known for its ability to infest and consume living flesh, was detected in a person in Maryland. This is the first such case in the U.S. in years, raising concerns about the potential spread of the disease.