# Screwworm Fly Resurfaces in U.S. Cats

https://gizmodo.com/the-flesh-eating-screwworm-is-spreading-and-now-burrowing-into-cats-2000833069

The flesh-eating screwworm fly has reappeared in the U.S. After decades of eradication, it is now found in cats. Its spread raises concerns about animal health.

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#screwworm #parasites #cats

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Created: 2026-10-30T17:06:22.460554+00:00

Last edited: 2026-10-30T17:06:22.460554+00:00

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Original source: https://gizmodo.com/the-flesh-eating-screwworm-is-spreading-and-now-burrowing-into-cats-2000833069