New World screwworm detected in El Paso County dog

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — New World screwworm has been detected in El Paso County, according to Texas State Representative Mary Gonzalez.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture said the case was detected in a dog on Tuesday.

New World screwworm flies lay eggs in wounds or openings in living tissue. After hatching, the larvae feed on living tissue and can cause serious injury or death…

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