What if I eat meat with a sweeping worm? Here’s what you need to know

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What if I eat meat with a sweeping worm? Here’s what you need to know

The cattle sweeper worm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) is a parasite that mainly affects mammals, including cattle, horses, sheep and even humans. It is found mainly in tropical and subtropical regions of America, from the south of the United States to Argentina. This insect belongs to the family of calliphorids and is characterized because its larvae feed on living tissue, unlike other species that prefer decaying matter.