Arizona confirms first case of flesh eating parasite in infected dog

Arizona agriculture officials and the United States Department of Agriculture have confirmed the state's first case of New World screwworm in a dog. UPI, KJZZ, Drovers Magazine, FOX 10 Phoenix, ABC15 Arizona, and Yahoo all reported the confirmation. UPI reported that Arizona is now the third American state to report a case of the flesh-eating parasite during the ongoing outbreak. [1][2][3][4][5][6]

A local veterinarian examined the dog on Monday evening in Cochise County and discovered a heavily maggot-infested wound on its back, according to UPI. Test samples taken from the animal were confirmed by the United States Department of Agriculture on Wednesday, UPI added. [1][2][5]

State agriculture officials stated that the infected dog is currently under veterinary care, according to UPI. The Arizona Department of Agriculture is working alongside the local veterinarian and the owner of the dog to gather more information regarding the case. [1]