Costa Rica reports first death of an individual with screwworm
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The Ministry of Health confirmed this week the unfortunate death of a 19-year-old woman from Guanacaste, a patient with chronic pathologies and diagnosed with Screwworm Myiasis. The patient was treated at the Upala Hospital for a mouth injury where larvae were detected and was transferred to the México Hospital. Last Friday, her diagnosis of Screwworm Myiasis was confirmed through a laboratory result issued by the National Laboratory of Veterinary Services (LANASEVE – SENASA).
Costa Rica reports first death of an individual with screwworm
Costa Rica reports first death of an…
Costa Rica reports first death of an individual with screwworm
The Ministry of Health confirmed this week the unfortunate death of a 19-year-old woman from Guanacaste, a patient with chronic pathologies and diagnosed with Screwworm Myiasis. The patient was treated at the Upala Hospital for a mouth injury where larvae were detected and was transferred to the México Hospital. Last Friday, her diagnosis of Screwworm Myiasis was confirmed through a laboratory result issued by the National Laboratory of Veterinary Services (LANASEVE – SENASA).