The contagious, fatal illness in deer, elk and moose must be taken seriously, say experts as it takes hold in the US and reaches other countries. While it has not infected humans yet, the risk is growing

In a scattershot pattern that now extends from coast to coast, continental US states have been announcing new hotspots of chronic wasting disease (CWD).

The contagious and always-fatal neurodegenerative disorder infects the cervid family that includes deer, elk, moose and, in higher latitudes, reindeer. There is no vaccine or treatment.

  • TisI@reddthat.com
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    6 hours ago

    Thanks, sorry didn’t open the link, should’ve done it before asking.

    And yeah if the states handle this I can imagine the chaos caused by the disparity. This is a really interesting time to be alive.