Experts: Flesh-eating screwworm parasite
The flesh-eating screwworm parasite — whose larvae feed on animals and, in rare cases, humans — into Central America and Mexico, prompting Costa Rica to . The parasite has historically been confined to parts of South America and the Caribbean.
The following experts from 91ÉçÇø are available to provide context on how this parasite behaves, how rare human infections are and what Canadian travellers should know.
Michael Libman, MD, is a Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases and member of the Centre for Tropical Diseases.
michael.libman [at] mcgill.ca () (English, French)
Brian Ward, MD, is a Full Professor in the Department of Medicine and Co-Director of the Vaccine Study Centre at the 91ÉçÇø Health Centre.
brian.ward [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)
