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Flesh-eating screwworms spread to third state and are attacking pets

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A new infestation of flesh-eating New World Screwworms has spread to Arizona, joining New Mexico and Texas in the US. Since June, 74 animal cases have been identified, with flies laying hundreds of eggs in wounds to produce voracious maggots that bore into living flesh. The article reports on this ongoing infestation but does not provide specific dates for the Arizona arrival or confirm the number of pet deaths.

Key points

• The New World Screwworm infestation has spread to Arizona, joining New Mexico and Texas in the US.
• Since June, 74 animal cases have been identified in the US.

Context

This article reports on a biological infestation where flies lay eggs in wounds, producing maggots that bore into living flesh. The finding matters because it highlights a new geographic spread of a parasitic threat to domestic animals.

Limitations

The evidence does not specify the exact date the flies re-invaded Arizona, nor does it confirm the number of pet deaths or provide details on the specific number of eggs laid per fly.

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