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Texas Battles Screwworm Outbreak | Washington DC News
A flesh-eating parasite is spreading across Texas, with 31 confirmed cases—30 in Texas alone—posing a serious threat to livestock. Screwworms latch onto open wounds, lay eggs that hatch into larvae that burrow into living tissue, and can be fatal if untreated. In response, Texas has imposed strict quarantines in five West Texas counties and expanded zones along the South Texas border, including checkpoints, aerial releases of sterile flies, and drone surveillance to track spread. While no human cases have been confirmed, animal owners are urged to inspect pets and livestock daily and report…
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