The U.S. Eradicated this flesh-eating parasite. Now it’s back
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The flesh eating New World screwworm has returned to the United States, threatening livestock, wildlife, pets and potentially people as it spreads north. A new UC San Diego tracking system aims to predict where the parasite could strike next while officials revive the eradication strategy that defeated it decades ago. (via Science Daily)
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