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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Don't call it zombie deer disease': scientists warn of global crisis' as infections spread across the US

Chronic wasting disease is a serious and spreading threat to wildlife and possibly humans, with no known treatment or vaccine.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
6 months ago

Hunters Disagree on the Threat of Chronic Wasting Disease in Deer

"The science behind how or if CWD could spread to humans is murky. So far there hasn't been a documented case in a human, but scientists say that people who eat infected game meat such as venison could still be at risk."
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