At least 30 people struck by flesh eating parasite that was supposed to be eradicated

At least 30 people in Nicaragua have been infected with the New World screwworm parasite, which has resurged across Central America, causing devastating consequences for livestock and wildlife. The parasite, eradicated in the 1990s, has now reemerged, with two cases in Nicaragua requiring life-saving treatment. The US has temporarily halted live cattle imports from Mexico due to the rapid spread of the parasite, emphasizing the urgent need for containment and eradication efforts.

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