Worm That Eats Flesh Found in US Person, First Instance in Years

First Travel-Related Human Case of Screwworm Reported in Maryland Federal health officials have confirmed the first travel-related case of a Maryland resident contracting a screwworm after returning from Central America. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identified the patient as having traveled from El Salvador, according to Andrew Nixon, a spokesperson for Health […]

Scientist talks about uncommon human instance of plague in Coconino County

Rare Pneumonia Case Claims Life in Coconino County A resident of Coconino County recently passed away from an unusual instance of pneumonia. Dave Wagner, who directs the Institute for Pathogens and Microbiota at Northern Arizona University, discussed the plague’s life cycle and the ongoing research to create vaccines. Understanding Plague in Northern Arizona The plague […]