New World Screwworm

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New World Screwworm are blow fly larvae that infest the living tissue of warm-blooded animals causing a condition know as myiasis. Female flies lay eggs on or near open wounds, body orifices, or decaying tissue. The larvae hatch and burrow into the host's tissues, feeding on live flesh and causing inflammation and tissue damage.

We have a wealth of resources, the current status of New World Screwworm, and more on the ALMDA site. You may access these resources by clicking here.

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