191 human screwworm myiasis cases have now been reported in Honduras.
Human cases of screwworm myiasis in Honduras continue to rise, with seven new infections reported this week, bringing the total to 191. Authorities say the cases are concentrated in the Central District, Comayagua, Lempira, and Yoro regions, and the Ministry of Health says the insect has already been detected in Tegucigalpa and other cities. By May, more than 4,600 infections had been recorded in cattle, pigs, dogs, and other species. Honduras had been declared free of this pest in 1996, but authorities detected new outbreaks in animals in 2024 and human cases began being recorded in 2025.
Gobble's Take: A country that thought it had closed this chapter in 1996 is now facing a stubborn rise in cases.
Source: Outbreak News Today
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