Canada and India Report Bird Flu Outbreaks

Canada and India Report Bird Flu Outbreaks

India and Canada have both reported outbreaks of the bird flu in animals. India says that two storks died at a zoo after contracting the virus, while Canada approved a cull of 400 ostriches to prevent the spread of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). India...
Parasite Screwworm Infects Its First American

Parasite Screwworm Infects Its First American

For the first time in history, an American has been infected with the flesh-eating parasite dubbed the “screwworm.” The patient, who resides in Maryland, contracted the parasite while travelling. “The Maryland resident has recovered from the infection, and...