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safety El Sudcaliforniano 2026-05-28

First Human Screwworm Case Confirmed in Mexico City

Mexico's Health Secretary has reported the first human case of screwworm infection in the country, identified during the first week of May. This rare parasitic infection was found in Mexico City, prompting public health attention.


La Secretaría de Salud informó que la detección de la primera persona infectada por gusano barrenador se dio en la primera semana de mayo

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