New World Screwworm: The Parasite That Eats You Alive…
Meet the New World screwworm. Sounds like a metal band. Acts like a horror movie. This fly does not wait for you to die. Its babies prefer living flesh. Yes, yours. Or your dog’s. Or a newborn calf’s. The Latin name even translates to “man eater.” Cozy. A recent Maryland case put it back on …