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NewsWFLA News Channel 8August 15, 2026Hillsborough

FDA authorizes emergency use of new medications for New World screwworm

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

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Why It Matters

Pet owners and livestock producers in border regions now have access to new medical tools to manage potential exposure to the flesh-eating screwworm parasite.

Key Facts

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

Who's Mentioned

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