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Mexico - New World Screwworm (NWS) outbreak 2025-2026
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Pathfinder
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Pathfinder
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See also post #121
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First human death from screwworm in Quintana Roo; Yucatán reports new cases
By Flor Estrella Santana
October 27, 2026, 11:34 am
This region accounts for 12.8% of the 806 accumulated cases in the country and 22.2% of the nine deaths.
The Yucatan Peninsula experienced its worst week of October due to the cattle screwworm , reporting one death and three new human cases .
The tourist state of Quintana Roo reported its first human death from myiasis (infestation) by the Cochliomyia hominivorax fly , whose larvae are known as the cattle screwworm , in week 41 (October 17-23) of 2026 , reports the Federal Health Secretariat (SSA) .
Meanwhile, Yucatán reported three new human cases of myiasis caused by the cattle screwworm in week 41 (W41) , while Campeche did not register any deaths or cases of this disease.
Mexico's screwworm death toll reaches 9
In total, nine people in Mexico have already died from myiasis caused by the C. hominivorax fly , the latter Latin word meaning "man-eater" , in eight months of 2026.
The SSA reported the deaths in the following chronological order:
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www.yucatan.com.mx
Translation Google
First human death from screwworm in Quintana Roo; Yucatán reports new cases
By Flor Estrella Santana
October 27, 2026, 11:34 am
This region accounts for 12.8% of the 806 accumulated cases in the country and 22.2% of the nine deaths.
The Yucatan Peninsula experienced its worst week of October due to the cattle screwworm , reporting one death and three new human cases .
The tourist state of Quintana Roo reported its first human death from myiasis (infestation) by the Cochliomyia hominivorax fly , whose larvae are known as the cattle screwworm , in week 41 (October 17-23) of 2026 , reports the Federal Health Secretariat (SSA) .
Meanwhile, Yucatán reported three new human cases of myiasis caused by the cattle screwworm in week 41 (W41) , while Campeche did not register any deaths or cases of this disease.
Mexico's screwworm death toll reaches 9
In total, nine people in Mexico have already died from myiasis caused by the C. hominivorax fly , the latter Latin word meaning "man-eater" , in eight months of 2026.
The SSA reported the deaths in the following chronological order:
- A woman from Yucatan, whose death was reported in the Epidemiological Bulletin for the week of March 7-13, 2026 .
- One person from Oaxaca, in week 13 ( March 29-April 4 ).
- A resident of Querétaro, during week 25 (June 27-July 3) .
- A person from Veracruz, in week 33 (August 22-28) .
- A second resident of Veracruz, in week 37 (September 19-25) .
- A second resident of Oaxaca , in week 39 (October 3-9) .
- One person from Nayarit and one from Puebla , in week 40 (October 10-16) .
- A resident of Quintana Roo , in week 41 (October 17-23) of 2026 .
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Primera muerte humana por gusano barrenador en Quintana Roo; Yucatán, con nuevos enfermos
La Península de Yucatán vive su peor semana de octubre por el gusano barrenador: una muerte y más casos humanos, según la SSA de México.
www.yucatan.com.mx
Pathfinder
Editor, Senior Moderator
Pathfinder
Editor, Senior Moderator
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Friday, November 6, 2026
Sinaloa reports four cases of screwworm in humans; four others under investigation
Confirmed patients are adults—primarily older adults—with open wounds or other vulnerabilities
Mario Núñez
Culiacán, Sin.—Older adults and patients with open or infected wounds account for the cases of screwworm detected in humans in Sinaloa, where the Secretariat of Health has confirmed four infections, with another four currently under investigation.
State Secretary of Health Cuitláhuac González Galindo reported that the identified patients are from Culiacán, Mazatlán, and Rosario; none have died to date.
According to the state official, the department has examined 13 suspected cases: four were ruled out, four were confirmed, and four remain pending diagnosis.
He further explained that some of the patients have conditions that increase their vulnerability to infestation—such as being bedridden or having exposed lesions—which facilitate the presence of larvae.
Regarding their medical progress, he stated that those diagnosed have responded well to treatment, which involves removing the larvae and administering medication to treat the lesions and prevent complications.
González Galindo warned that the fly responsible for transmitting the screwworm is still present in Sinaloa, posing an ongoing risk of new cases in both humans and animals.
In response, the Secretariat of Health is conducting outreach and training initiatives to ensure the timely detection of potential infestations.
In this regard, he noted that 300 workers who conduct house-to-house visits received training this week.
Additionally, he indicated that efforts are underway to strengthen coordination with the Secretariat of Agriculture and Livestock to expand preventive measures and address the presence of this pest within the state. Health authorities continue to urge vigilance regarding open wounds—especially in individuals with limited mobility or those requiring ongoing care—as these can pose a risk for this type of infestation.
Source: https://oem.com.mx/elsoldesinaloa/l...anos-otros-cuatro-estan-bajo-estudio-32996794
Sinaloa reports four cases of screwworm in humans; four others under investigation
Confirmed patients are adults—primarily older adults—with open wounds or other vulnerabilities
Mario Núñez
Culiacán, Sin.—Older adults and patients with open or infected wounds account for the cases of screwworm detected in humans in Sinaloa, where the Secretariat of Health has confirmed four infections, with another four currently under investigation.
State Secretary of Health Cuitláhuac González Galindo reported that the identified patients are from Culiacán, Mazatlán, and Rosario; none have died to date.
According to the state official, the department has examined 13 suspected cases: four were ruled out, four were confirmed, and four remain pending diagnosis.
He further explained that some of the patients have conditions that increase their vulnerability to infestation—such as being bedridden or having exposed lesions—which facilitate the presence of larvae.
Regarding their medical progress, he stated that those diagnosed have responded well to treatment, which involves removing the larvae and administering medication to treat the lesions and prevent complications.
González Galindo warned that the fly responsible for transmitting the screwworm is still present in Sinaloa, posing an ongoing risk of new cases in both humans and animals.
In response, the Secretariat of Health is conducting outreach and training initiatives to ensure the timely detection of potential infestations.
In this regard, he noted that 300 workers who conduct house-to-house visits received training this week.
Additionally, he indicated that efforts are underway to strengthen coordination with the Secretariat of Agriculture and Livestock to expand preventive measures and address the presence of this pest within the state. Health authorities continue to urge vigilance regarding open wounds—especially in individuals with limited mobility or those requiring ongoing care—as these can pose a risk for this type of infestation.
Source: https://oem.com.mx/elsoldesinaloa/l...anos-otros-cuatro-estan-bajo-estudio-32996794
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