arstechnica.com
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An outbreak of New World screwworm (NWS) has resulted in one thousand one hundred ninety human cases and seven deaths across Central America and Mexico, alongside over 148,000 affected animals. While currently undetected in the US, concerns are rising due to a recent flare-up in Tamaulipas, Mexico, a state bordering Texas. The CDC advises clinicians to remain vigilant for symptoms like larvae in wounds, emphasizing immediate removal and reporting to prevent local spread. In response, the USDA is releasing 100 million sterile male flies weekly in Mexico to create a biological barrier, a method previously successful in eradicating the pest in Florida in 2017.
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