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USDA confirms 2 new screwworm cases in Texas

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USDA confirms 2 new screwworm cases in Texas

US outbreak fears are intensifying after federal officials confirmed two new detections of the flesh-eating New World screwworm in the nation, increasing case to four.

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US outbreak fears are intensifying after federal officials confirmed two new detections of the flesh-eating New World screwworm in the nation, increasing case to four.

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Monday said two additional cases of New World screwworm were detected in Texas days after authorities discovered the flesh-eating parasite returned to the Lone Star State for the first time in decades. US outbreak fears are intensifying after federal officials confirmed two new detections of the flesh-eating New World screwworm in the nation, increasing case to four.

The Hill reported the story as "USDA confirms 2 new screwworm cases in Texas." Daily Mail US reported the story as "Flesh-eating parasite cases rise as fears intensify over US outbreak."

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