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USDA Detects Flesh-eating Screwworm Infection in South Texas

Updated 2026-06-03 21:50 UTC 1 source Negative

The USDA has confirmed the presence of a flesh-eating screwworm infection in South Texas, marking its first breach of the US-Mexico border.

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Ars Technica
If confirmed, it would be the fly's first breach of the US-Mexico border.
2026-06-03 21:31 UTC
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