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U.S. confirms second Texas screwworm case, Canada restricts livestock imports
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The U.S. has confirmed a second case of New World screwworm in Texas, prompting Canada to restrict livestock imports; the parasitic larvae infect warm-blooded animals and can be fatal if untreated.
U.S. confirms second Texas screwworm case, Canada restricts livestock imports
New World screwworm larvae feed on the living tissue of warm-blooded animals, creating severe wounds that can be fatal if left untreated.
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