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New World screwworm cases climb to 53; new case confirmed in Brewster County dog
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· October 5, 2026
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Key points This dog was located in Brewster County. New World screwworm cases have increased to 53 in the U.
New World screwworm cases have increased to 53 in the U.S. A recent case was confirmed in a dog. This dog was located in Brewster County.
Three animal cases are currently active. In addition to these cases, officials have also detected one wild fly.
Further information on the New World screwworm cases is available from the source publication. Details on the cases and the affected areas can be found there.
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Published: October 5, 2026 ·
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