Already affecting cattle worldwide and detected in many other animal species, it easily infects cells of the human respiratory system. How much of a threat does it pose, given that no systematic monitoring is in place?
Health officials confirmed the first human infection with the New World screwworm in the United States, linked to travel abroad. While the public health risk is considered low, concerns are growing over its potential impact on livestock and the U.S. cattle industry
In an exclusive interview with TO BHMA, Dr. Piotr Kramarz shares his expertise on pandemic threats, lessons from COVID-19, and the global health landscape under Trump