A Maryland resident has been diagnosed with the New World screwworm, marking the first confirmed human case of this flesh-eating parasite in the United States. The patient contracted the infection after traveling to El Salvador. Health officials are emphasizing that the case poses no risk to agriculture, despite concerns raised by local ranchers regarding livestock. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has authorized the emergency use of animal drugs to combat the screwworm and protect the food supply. Health experts are providing information on symptoms, prevention, and treatment of this rare but dangerous parasite, encouraging awareness among the public.