First U.S. screwworm case confirmed in South Texas
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A case of New World screwworm has been confirmed in south Texas, marking the first such case in the US. The outbreak has grown, with multiple cases now reported in Texas and at least one case outside the state. The total number of cases in the US has reached at least 29, with the situation continuing to develop.
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