Scientists are concerned about the spread of 'zombie deer disease' to humans after cases were reported in Yellowstone National Park. The chronic wasting disease, also known as prion disease, causes animals to drool and become unafraid of humans. It has been detected in 32 states, raising fears of a potential epidemic with huge ecological implications.
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First case of 'Zombie deer disease' raises concerns about human transmission https://t.co/dFQ7j7UngJ https://t.co/Fce4RObN1e
US scientists warn ‘zombie deer disease’ could spread to humans The concerns come after cases of Chronic Wasting Disease in elk, moose, and deer were reported in Yellowstone National Park https://t.co/yQGvBjsGzW https://t.co/ZrVlJh5Mnz
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🤔The chronic wasting disease dubbed 'zombie' leaves animals drooling and unafraid of humans https://t.co/rt3MwX3NQE
‘Zombie deer disease’ epidemic spreads in Yellowstone https://t.co/oazLdfTlAW Another prion disease like BSE. Prions are the most elegant pathogen, just a single protein - far simpler than any virus.
Scientist fears 'ZOMBIE' deer disease could spread to HUMANS after first ever case of the fatal brain virus that makes animals drool and unafraid of humans was detected in Yellowstone National Park https://t.co/Sd8t2AXnX4 https://t.co/Uv2DLz6qYt
Zombie Deer Found In Yellowstone As Epidemic Spreads: 'Slow-Moving Disaster' With 'Huge Ecological Implications' https://t.co/ylN8j6c7P1
‘Zombie deer disease’ spreading across US raises concerns that humans could possibly become infected https://t.co/AWJlBmeVRz
'Zombie deer disease' concerns scientists over possible spread to humans https://t.co/ySS9SD8bJa