What is chronic wasting disease? A wildlife scientist explains the fatal prion infection killing deer and elk across North America - The Conversation

A deadly neurological infection, chronic wasting disease, has been detected in deer, elk and moose in 30 states and four Canadian provinces. Human risk is low, but hunters need to take precautions.

Chronic wasting disease, a deadly neurological infectious disease that affects deer, elk and moose, is spreading across North America. Most recently detected in North Carolina in March 2022, CWD has … [+8154 chars]

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