A parasite has recently been detected in the US, sparking speculation about its impact. The New World screwworm is the species involved, and it has been present in the country since earlier this month.

Details about the screwworm are available from various sources, including a fact vs fiction segment. For more information, readers can consult the original report from KSAT 12 or other reputable sources.

Further details can be found through subscriptions to news dispatches, such as The Y'all, which provides updates on issues affecting Texas, including those related to the screwworm's presence in the state.