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Screwworm cases confirmed in Arizona, pet owners alerted
Original: First screwworm cases confirmed in Arizona: What pet owners need to know
Health authorities have confirmed the first cases of screwworm, a parasitic fly whose larvae infest the wounds of warm-blooded animals, in Arizona. Officials are urging pet and livestock owners to check animals for wounds and infestations and to seek veterinary care promptly. The finding raises concern about a potential northward spread of the parasite, which has been moving up from Central America and Mexico in recent years.
Why now: The first confirmed local cases of a harmful livestock and pet parasite are a new public-health and animal-health concern for the region.
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