Most people will reflexively recoil at the words "flesh-eating maggots," and if you're one of them, you'll probably be ...

This type of parasitic infection is not common in the United States. It happens more frequently in tropical areas such as Central America, South America, Africa, and the Caribbean Islands.

Addressing a maggot infestation right away is important in preventing further spread of the pests illnesses they can cause. Learn more about getting rid of maggots.

Here's what maggot therapy is, how it works, and if it's still used today. Skip to main content. ... On a more practical level, the cut festers, likely from infection, and needs tending.

A veteran pony found tied to a car park fence, with a maggot-ridden infected wound caused by a tight headcollar has had to be put down. The RSPCA is appealing for information on the Shetland mare ...

The New World screwworm is endemic in parts of Latin America and the Caribbean — and its northward spread into Mexico has alarmed U.S. officials. It can kill a full-grown cow in one to two weeks.