What to know about New World screwworm after 1st human case detected in US Earlier this week, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) confirmed the first human case of a flesh-eating parasite in the U.S. admin-truth Posted on 4 weeks ago Earlier this week, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) confirmed the first human case of a flesh-eating parasite in the U.S. Post navigation Previous: Tropical Storm Fernand is no threat to landNext: ‘Love Thy Nader’ chronicles breakups, make-ups and life shake-ups for Brooks Nader and sisters