New World Screwworm Infestation in Wild Mountain Tapirs, Central Andes Mountains, Colombia.

ABSTRACT: We describe New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) infestation in 2 injured mountain tapirs (Tapirus pinchaque) from a protected area in the Central Andes, Colombia. Screwworms were not a known threat to mountain tapirs. Community outreach is needed to raise awareness on effects of this parasite on humans, domestic animals, and wildlife.

SUBMITTER: Cepeda-Duque JC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12407199 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature