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More cases of parasitic screwworm confirmed. Here's who is at risk, where it's spreading

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The screwworm flies can lay eggs on any warm-blooded animal, including people. Those eggs develop into parasitic larvae, or maggots, that feed on the surrounding flesh as they burrow deeper.

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  1. KXAN Austin

    More cases of parasitic screwworm confirmed. Here's who is at risk, where it's spreading (opens KXAN Austin)

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    KXAN Austin's feed description

    The screwworm flies can lay eggs on any warm-blooded animal, including people. Those eggs develop into parasitic larvae, or maggots, that feed on the surrounding flesh as they burrow deeper.

  2. KSN Wichita

    Screwworm is spreading, and people can get it, too. Here's who is at risk (opens KSN Wichita)

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    KSN Wichita's feed description

    The screwworm flies can lay eggs on any warm-blooded animal, including people. Those eggs develop into parasitic larvae that feed on the surrounding flesh as they burrow deeper.

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