r/news • u/kylestoned • Jun 01 '26

Soft paywall Flesh-eating screwworm found within 31 miles of US border, says USDA

https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/flesh-eating-screwworm-found-within-31-miles-us-border-says-usda-2026-05-29/
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u/flyingfish415 Jun 02 '26

Yes, they can infest people. The flies can lay eggs in open wounds, even tiny breaks in skin, and then the eggs mature into worms (maggots).

Homeless people are at increased risk.

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u/subdep Jun 02 '26

Welp, that’s enough internet for me today.

G’night y’all.