First human case of flesh-eating parasite detected; Symptoms, safety measures to follow

 US health officials have confirmed the first human case of the New World screwworm in decades, detected in Maryland after the individual returned from El Salvador. While the risk to the general public remains low, this incident has prompted renewed prevention efforts. US health officials have confirmed the first human case of the New World screwworm in decades, detected in Maryland after the individual returned from El Salvador. While the risk to the general public remains low, this incident has prompted renewed prevention efforts.