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New World screwworm in Texas: New cases detected
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Amber Kite , as published by KTVU FOX 2 News
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The first case was reported in early June 2026.
A parasite known as New World screwworm has been detected in the United States. The first case was reported in early June 2026. So far, a total of 15 cases have been recorded across two states.
All of these cases have been found in domestic animals. Further information on this parasite and the affected areas can be found through KTVU FOX 2 News, which is monitoring the situation and providing updates as more details become available.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KTVU FOX 2 News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A parasite known as New World screwworm has been detected in the United States. The first case was reported in early June 2026. So far, a total of 15 cases have been recorded across two states. All…
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