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NewsWFLA News TampaAugust 15, 2026Hillsborough

FDA authorizes emergency use of additional medications to treat New World screwworm

The FDA has issued emergency use authorizations for new medications designed to prevent and treat New World screwworm infestations. These treatments are intended for use in areas where the flesh-eating parasite is currently spreading along the U.S.-Mexico border.

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Why It Matters

Pet owners and livestock producers in affected border regions now have access to additional medical options to manage potential screwworm infestations in their animals.

Key Facts

  • The FDA granted emergency use authorizations for new medications to treat New World screwworm.
  • The New World screwworm is a flesh-eating parasite.
  • The parasite is currently spreading along the U.S.-Mexico border.
  • The authorizations allow for both the prevention and treatment of infestations.

Who's Mentioned

organizationFood and Drug Administration“The federal agency responsible for authorizing the medications.”locationU.S.-Mexico border“The geographic region where the parasite is spreading.”otherNew World screwworm“The flesh-eating parasite targeted by the new medications.”