New cases of parasitic screwworm confirmed as outbreak spreads

Authorities have confirmed additional cases of parasitic screwworm flies, which pose a threat to warm-blooded animals and humans by laying eggs that develop into flesh-eating larvae.

• More cases of parasitic screwworm have been confirmed.
• Screwworm flies can affect any warm-blooded animal, including humans, by laying eggs that develop into flesh-eating larvae.