Inhalant Allergy To the Screwworm Fly

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Abstract
Radiation-sterilized screwworm flies are being released in the Southwestern United States to combat multimillion dollar losses to the cattle industry. Seventy per cent of persons involved in aerial dissemination of irradiated flies have experienced significant allergic manifestations, with near disastrous results in some cases. Symptoms consist of eye irritation, nasal congestion, coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. The results of a survey of symptoms, dust analysis, skin testing, and case histories are presented.

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