CWD

Humans not at risk of deadly chronic wasting disease: Study

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Humans not at risk of deadly chronic wasting disease: Study

NEW DELHI: A substantial species barrier is preventing the spread of deadly chronic wasting disease (CWD) seen in deer, elk, and moose to humans, found a study.CWD, also known as zombie deer disease, is highly transmissible and a type of prion disease — degenerative diseases found in some mammals and primarily involve brain damage but … Read more

Zombie Deer Disease: What is the ‘zombie deer disease’ and can it spread to humans?

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Zombie Deer Disease: What is the ‘zombie deer disease’ and can it spread to humans?

NEW DELHI: Scientists are raising alarms about a “zombie deer disease,” a slow-moving but lethal ailment that has recently been detected in Yellowstone National Park. This disease, prevalent in deer and elk, has no cure and might potentially spread to humans.Understanding ‘zombie deer disease’Zombie deer disease, scientifically known as Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), primarily affects … Read more