What pet owners need to know about New World screwworm

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The New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite that can be fatal if untreated, has returned to the US Southwest for the first time since the 1970s. This poses concerns for pet owners in the affected regions.

Screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite that can be fatal if untreated, has re-entered the US Southwest for the first time since the 1970s.