Tracking the path of new world screwworm

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What happened

New cases of New World screwworm have recently surfaced in the United States, highlighting the critical need to track its paths to determine where future infestations may occur.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:40:05 UTC.

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