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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

WIKIMEDIA COMMONS | A Maryland resident was confirmed to be diagnosed with myiasis, a parasitic infestation caused by the flesh-eating New World screwworm (NWS) larvae, on Aug. 4, after traveling to Central America.

US Reports Parasitic Screwworm Infestation Case in Maryland Resident

By Kaitlyn Lee, Deputy Science Editor September 12, 2025

A Maryland resident was diagnosed with myiasis, a parasitic infestation caused by the flesh-eating New World screwworm (NWS) larvae, as confirmed on Aug. 4 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The...

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