New World Screwworm in New Mexico
New Mexico has no recent New World Screwworm activity, but 1 alert have been recorded historically.
Risk Level
🟢 Low
No cases reported in the past 30 days
Cases (30 days)
0
Total Cases
1
Counties Affected
1
Most recent New World Screwworm alert in New Mexico: Jun 7, 2026
New World Screwworm Alerts in New Mexico
About New World Screwworm
A parasitic infestation (myiasis) caused by the larvae of the New World screwworm fly, which lay eggs in the open wounds or mucous membranes of live, warm-blooded animals. Unlike most maggots, screwworm larvae feed on living tissue, producing rapidly enlarging, potentially fatal wounds. Eradicated from the United State…
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