Tag: Chronic Wasting Disease Transmission
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Emerging Threat: ‘Zombie Deer Disease’ Raises Concerns of Human Transmission
Scientists are increasingly concerned about the potential spread of a haunting affliction known as ‘zombie deer disease’ to humans. The scientific term for this alarming condition is Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), and it primarily affects deer, elk, and moose. CWD is a neurodegenerative disorder that causes emaciation, abnormal behavior, and, eventually, death in infected animals.…