At a glance
This page provides information about the signs of New World screwworm and how to avoid it.
For everyone
Information on the signs and symptoms of New World Screwworm and how to prevent it.
Información sobre los signos y síntomas del gusano barrenador del Nuevo Mundo y cómo prevenirlo.
Information on how agriculture employees can stop New World screwworm.
Información sobre cómo los empleados agrícolas pueden detener al gusano barrenador del Nuevo Mundo
Information on how agriculture producers can help stop New World screwworm
Información sobre cómo los productores agrícolas pueden detener al gusano barrenador del Nuevo Mundo
Information on the unified One Health response to New World screwworm by U.S. government agencies.
For healthcare providers
Clinical features and prevention information for New World screwworm
Características clínicas del gusano barrenador del Nuevo Mundo para los proveedores de atención médi...
Information for healthcare workers on spotting NWS infestation, patient care, and waste disposal
A subject matter expert will outline the biology and life cycle of C. hominivorax.
For public health professionals
Life cycle, identifying features, and contact info for NWS
Identificación en laboratorio del gusano barrenador del Nuevo Mundo
Guidelines for taking and submitting images of larvae for NWS identification
Directrices para proveedores de atención médica y laboratorios sobre el envío de imágenes
For providers of homeless services
Factsheet on identifying NWS for printing and posting at homeless services locations
Page with palm cards on preventing New World screwworm to print double-sided and cut to fit.
Page with palm cards on preventing New World screwworm to print double-sided and cut to fit.