An unpleasant parasite spread by flies was kicked out of the U.S. decades ago — but now it seems to be making its return. As ...

Mexico has agreed to eliminate restrictions on USDA aircraft, and waive customs duties on equipment that is aiding in the ...

The Territory’s “most powerful” man had four of his dogs seized by animal welfare officers after they were discovered with ...

gastrointestinal hemorrhage and an active maggot infestation, according to charging documents. Despite being his mother's sole provider, police say Jensen "was unable to describe any medical ...

Screwworms are possibly the most aptly named parasites imaginable, both literally and figuratively. Screwworms—technically, ...

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced in a press release that Mexico has committed to eliminate restrictions ...

Notably, they eat live flesh. Unlike other maggot-like infestations, "the screwworm eats live tissues, so it can cause significant tissue destruction and it can cause significant morbidity and ...

The US public health agency said screwworm larvae cause extensive damage by tearing into the host’s tissue with sharp mouth ...

Screwworm myiasis is not deadly. However, the CDC said that the infestation is very painful. A human with screwworm myiasis may see maggots (larvae) around or in an open wound. They could also be ...

There are few things that are as troubling as biting into a treat and realizing you bit into something you weren’t supposed ...