Public HealthExplainer
New World Screwworm in Texas: What USDA and CDC Say About Risk, Symptoms and Reporting
USDA confirmed New World screwworm in a Texas calf on June 3, and state and federal agencies are urging fast reporting of suspicious animal wounds. CDC says no locally acquired human infestations have been reported in the United States, but people and animal owners should know the symptoms and reporting steps.
By Laura Collins·