FDA has issued Emergency Use Authorizations for three animal drugs aimed at preventing and treating infestations caused by New World screwworm larvae. This decision impacts livestock including dairy cattle, horses, swine, sheep, and deer.

FDA grants Emergency Use Authorization for Bimectin (ivermectin) to prevent New World screwworm infestations in cattle. The drug is effective when administered within 24 hours of birth, during castration, or upon wound appearance.

FDA grants Emergency Use Authorization for Simparica TRIO, a chewable tablet combining sarolaner, moxidectin, and pyrantel, to treat New World screwworm infestations in dogs and puppies. This approval addresses a critical need for effective treatment against myiasis in affected animals.

FDA grants Emergency Use Authorization for CLiK Extra, a topical spray aimed at preventing New World screwworm infestations in livestock including sheep, cattle, goats, and swine. This approval addresses a critical need in veterinary medicine to combat myiasis.

A case report details advanced periorbital squamous cell carcinoma complicated by extensive facial myiasis in a homeless patient. This unique presentation highlights the intersection of severe skin cancer and parasitic infection, emphasizing the need for awareness in vulnerable populations.