Arizona reports 1st animal case of New World screwworm after canine found to be infected
Arizona officials confirmed the state's first case of an animal diagnosed with New World screwworm (NWS).This is the third state in the U.S. to report an animal case of the flesh-eating parasite. Previously, only Texas and New Mexico had reported infections among animals, according to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Officials note that the risk to public health is low. No human cases have been reported this year. […]