Cases of parasitic screwworm have been confirmed in the area. The screwworm flies are capable of laying eggs on warm-blooded animals, which includes humans. These eggs then develop into larvae that feed on the surrounding flesh.
This process occurs as the larvae burrow deeper into the affected area. Further details about the screwworm cases, including those at risk and the spread of the parasite, are available from local news sources, such as KXAN.
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