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Hordes of writhing flesh-eating worms have erupted from the ground in Texas , terrifying local residents. The worms can irritate the skin of humans and also tend to prey on earthworms.

Parasitic worms can invade and thrive in the intestines of the human body, growing in number through recurring infections. Such worm infections can have damaging long-term effects on a child’s health.

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