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Farm Workers Face Increased Infection Risk During Screwworm Outbreak in Southwest US

24 Haziran 2026The Guardian

Agricultural workers are at a heightened risk of infection during the ongoing screwworm outbreak in the American south. Despite this risk, they often encounter significant barriers to accessing healthcare services.
Recently, screwworm has been detected in goats and sheep across three Texas counties, raising concerns about the potential for human infection, though no cases have been reported in people so far.
The screwworm outbreak adds to the growing list of zoonotic diseases that threaten both animal and human health. The presence of the disease in livestock raises alarms about the potential for transmission to humans, particularly among those who work closely with animals.
The intersection of agricultural work and public health is critical, especially in the face of zoonotic diseases like the screwworm outbreak. The challenges faced by farm workers in accessing healthcare not only jeopardize their health but also pose a broader risk to public health, as untreated infections can lead t…

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This article is based on information available as of October 2023 and may not reflect the most current developments.

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