Zombie deer disease, a chronic wasting disease caused by prions, is spreading across North America, Scandinavia, and South Korea. It can infect humans and poses a risk to wild populations. Transmission through infected meat has been observed in squirrel monkeys. Avoid direct contact with sick or dead animals, and wear gloves when handling carcasses.Zombie deer disease can pose risk for humans, warn experts: All about it
GeneralZombie deer disease, a chronic wasting disease caused by prions, is spreading across North America, Scandinavia, and South Korea. It can infect humans and poses a risk to wild populations. Transmission through infected meat has been observed in squirrel monkeys. Avoid direct contact with sick or dead animals, and wear gloves when handling carcasses.
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