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Flesh-Eating Parasitic Flies Detected Near US Border
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Flesh-eating parasitic flies, known for laying eggs in open wounds and consuming human tissue, have been detected approximately 90 miles from the US border. This discovery has prompted concern among health officials due to the potential risk to both humans and animals. The flies' parasitic behavior can cause significant tissue damage and secondary infections, necessitating prompt medical attention.Articole despre acest subiect
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Parasitic flies that eat human tissue to lay eggs in open wounds are just 90 miles from US border, officials confirm
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