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Clear filtersHealth Ministry Warns Elderly Face Higher Botfly Risk
Honduras's Health Ministry has flagged older adults as most vulnerable to myiasis (botfly infection) after three deaths among people over 70, with the parasite now detected in urban areas including Tegucigalpa.
Screwworm Parasite Spreads to Honduran Cities, Kills Three
Honduras has confirmed 176 human screwworm cases and three deaths — all elderly women — since March, with the parasite now detected in Tegucigalpa, prompting health authorities to urge residents to keep wounds covered.
Infobae – HondurasRead in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Jun 8, 2026#gusano-barrenador#miasis#brote-enfermedad