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...
Bird Flu Outbreak In Bulgaria

Bird Flu Outbreak In Bulgaria

A highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak has occurred on three farms in Bulgaria. The H5N1 bird flu virus was detected on three farms with a total flock of 28,000 birds in the town of Rakovski, the Paris-based WOAH said, citing a report from the Bulgarian...