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🚨 Can a fly lay eggs in a wound and destroy living tissue? ⚠️ Screwworm infestation has already been reported in Mexico… and experts warn that it shouldn't be taken lightly. In this episode of El Chocho, journalist Patricia MacArthur talks with Dr. Jorge García Méndez, a specialist in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases, professor of virology at the UNAM Faculty of Medicine, and member of the Mexican Association of Infectious Diseases and the Infectious Diseases Society of America, about an infection that is causing concern in Mexico: screwworm infestation. 🪰 What exactly is myiasis? 🪰 How does a fly lay eggs in open wounds? 🪰 What are the warning signs in humans and pets? 🪰 How can you identify a possible infection before it progresses? 🪰 What should you do immediately if you find larvae in a wound? The doctor explains how the screwworm fly, Cochliomyia hominivorax, works and why climate change, livestock movement, and close contact with pets could favor the spread of this parasitic infestation. We also discuss: ⚠️ symptoms and warning signs ⚠️ infections in dogs and cats ⚠️ unpleasant odor and wounds that don't heal ⚠️ risks for immunocompromised individuals ⚠️ how to prevent severe cases ⚠️ why cases are already being monitored in Mexico City If you have pets, open wounds, or live with animals, this episode can help you identify important signs before it's too late. 🩺 Search Topics: Screwworm symptoms What is myiasis? Fly that lays larvae on the skin Screwworm infection Warning signs in wounds How to prevent infection in pets Larvae in human wounds Screwworm cases in Mexico 🔔 Subscribe to El Chocho for more preventative health episodes. 📲 Share this video with someone who has pets or works with animals. ❤️ Prevention can make all the difference. Informative content. Consult your doctor for diagnosis. #ElChocho #Screwworm #Myiasis #Health #Prevention #Pets #InfectiousDiseases #CDMX #Dogs #PublicHealth #UNAM #Parasites #Wounds #Infections #Medicine